What format does a video need to be in, in order to be burned onto a DVD?

Question

What format does a video need to be in, in order to be burned onto a DVD?

Answer 1

DVD format is mpeg-2. maybe it's the answer.

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Answer 2

all format are ok, I recommended avi,

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Answer 3

*.vob only...convert video to this format before burning (its a sort of MPG)

Answer 4

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