Do you need special kind of software to burn a DL (dual layer) dvd? I have the hardware. What kind of software

Any modern DVD burning program (Nero, Roxio, ImgBurn, K3b, etc...) can burn dual-layer discs. The main problem is getting a burner capable of burning them.Do you need special kind of software to burn a DL (dual layer) dvd? I have the hardware. What kind of software
No, it comes with your drive. I have a Memorex 16x DL DVD drive. The software that controls the drive controls how much it holds and if it will burn a single or dual layer. Other programs that copy DVDs use the drive as a device and its capacity. If they detect dual layer, they may prompt for the option, but the driver controls whether or not the option is available for your drive.





Now, if your question is that you wish to copy a DVD that is protected, that is completely different. It might be illegal to do so under some circumstances, but does require special software to do so. Your software will have to ';decode'; the DVD. copy it, then recode the new DVD.





I went through many programs that I tested that did not work. I finally found one called ';DVD-Cloner'; that seemed to work. Then, they ';upgraded'; the program and gave only one copy demo to evaluate. That evaluation failed for me and I contacted the company. They failed to respond, which tells me ';DVD-Cloner'; could be a fraud and don't care about anything else but milking profit.





Also, check with your State to see if you are authorized to create ';backup copies'; of DVDs that you have purchased.