How do I create a DVD from an MP4 file using Windows DVD Maker?

Solution 1:

Windows DVD maker is not capable to handle .mp4 files unless you install a codec package like Haali Media Splitter.

But a no-brainer solution is DVDstyler

DVDStyler is a cross-platform free DVD authoring application for the creation of professional-looking DVDs. It allows [...] burning of video files on DVD that can be played practically on any standalone DVD player [...]

• burns DVD video

• re-encodes .mp4 an many other file formats

• has a beginners guide

• portable version is available

  

Solution 2:

I do not use that SW, but I would use Avidemux which is free and opensource, to load the video and then save using main menu Auto/Optical Disc/DVD which should automatically set correct settings for export. Then save video using menu File/Save/Save video. Just make sure, that the output video has an extension (Avidemux sometimes forgets to add it) - it should be *.mpg or *.vob as I know.

Windows DVD Maker should be able to load the exported file without problems.

Solution 3:

I converted my .mp4 file to .wmv, which is Windows-native format. Windows DVD Maker seems to like that. I carried out the conversion with RealPlayer (circa 2015), which allows you to perform conversions on Movies and Music from one format to another. Just get the basic free Real Player and convert your .mp4 to .wmv from the Tools menu, then load that into Windows DVD Maker and it should work.

If you can't load the .mp4 file for some reason, then you can load a codec pack which I have found can help. I used K-Lite Codec Pack, which is free.