CDFS format =vs= UDF format

[techhead287]

Hello Seven Forums users,
I recently bought a 50 pack of 700MB CD-R's and I would like to turn one into a picture CD that I can play in a DVD player.

I would just like to know which format is better for me to use - CDFS or UDF.

Thankyou,
techhead287

 

[ionbasa]

You should probably chose CDFS, UDF will probably most likely take up an ~200MB of data just for the formatting of the disk.

 

[techhead287]

OK, one more question. If I use CDFS format, and put the pictures on the disc using Windows Explorer by copying and pasting them, will the disc be finalized and I won't be able to copy any more pictures onto it?

Thanks,
techhead287

 

[ionbasa]

I believe so, the best way to do it is to have all your pictures ready in advanced.

 

[techhead287]

OK. Thanks.
This is the last question, I promise.

Will UDF still work in a DVD player?

Thanks,
techhead287

 

[ionbasa]

OK. Thanks.
This is the last question, I promise.

Will UDF still work in a DVD player?

Thanks,
techhead287

Its hard to say, over the years the UDF standards have changed, meaning it is up to the the manufacturer of the DVD player if they incorporate a specific version or standard.

By the way are you using windows 7? if so just select your photos, right click, select "send to DVD RW DRIVE" then select the following: