How can I burn mkv files in win 7 dvd maker

[ph3iron]

It doesn't seem to recognise them, like HD files

 

[DeaconFrost]

You'll probably need to either convert the files, or use something else to handle the burning. I'm sure there are some free burning apps that would handle the task.

 

[ph3iron]

mkv

You'll probably need to either convert the files, or use something else to handle the burning. I'm sure there are some free burning apps that would handle the task.

Thanks but easier said than done - I've looked through a buunch

 

[James Colbert]

According to a quick perusal of the links below, Win DVD Maker doesn't support mkv files. Finding a good converter seems to be the solution. Finding the right solution may just take a bit of research and a spindle of DVDs (or a pack of DVD-RWs) to get the desired results. Here are the links:

http://www.sevenforums.com/music-pictures-video/102735-windows7-dvd-maker-mkv-files.html

Cannot burn MKV files using Windows DVD Maker - Microsoft Answers

windows dvd maker mkv - Google Search

 

[ph3iron]

mkv

According to a quick perusal of the links below, Win DVD Maker doesn't support mkv files. Finding a good converter seems to be the solution. Finding the right solution may just take a bit of research and a spindle of DVDs (or a pack of DVD-RWs) to get the desired results. Here are the links:

http://www.sevenforums.com/music-pictures-video/102735-windows7-dvd-maker-mkv-files.html

Cannot burn MKV files using Windows DVD Maker - Microsoft Answers

windows dvd maker mkv - Google Search

Thanks - I've waded through a bunch of free ones -no success yet

 

[Britton30]

Have you TRIED any of those? The Leawo MKV to DVD Converter looks promising. At any rate as has been said, you will need some 3rd party software to accomplish burning MKV's. A paid version, say of Roxio or Nero, may do the job for you much better with more options. Just an example, I'm not promoting any one company.

 

[DeaconFrost]

I turned up a bunch of info with a quick Google Search, including a guide on a renowned site.

Convert MKV to DVD with freeware - AfterDawn: Guides

 

[Britton30]

+1Deacon. you're better on google than me.

 

[ph3iron]

mkv's

I turned up a bunch of info with a quick Google Search, including a guide on a renowned site.

Convert MKV to DVD with freeware - AfterDawn: Guides

Thanks but none of these work. Things like DVDFlick and Imgburn don't recognise and others cost $
It's no huge deal but it's getting a matter of principle now!!Still havent found a freebie

 

[peterichard675]

Win X DVD Author works fine with mkv files. Discovered this by accident as mkv isn't listed in the supported video files drop down box. But just select 'all files', then add the mkv file and make the DVD!

 

[unifex]

I used to do this a lot - namely convert mkv and avi files to DVD. The reason to do that is simply to watch the video on the big screen instead of the PC (and I do not want to connect the TV to the network and stream stream stuff from the PC). Indeed, you need some special software to convert mkv files to DVD - for example Nero cannot do that. I have not found any reasonable free program to do that though.

By far the best program to convert various video files to DVD is called ConvertXtoDVD. It's not free, but it can handle most formats including mkv and frankly is worth the price. If you want something free, check out the site videohelp.com, they have a lot of information on anything video. Just be careful since lots of it is rather old.

Finally, I should mention that recently I have stopped using ConvertXtoDVD. Not because there are problems, but because I don't need to convert video to DVD anymore: my Blu-Ray player is capable of playing almost any format I ever had (that includes avi and mkv). So nowadays I just watch the HD mkv files directly on my Blu-Ray player and don't need DVDs. The files can be placed on a USB drive or even burned to disc, but without any conversion.

 

[Hikertrash]

I found it easier to find a DVD player that will play mkv than converting, especially since DVD Maker won't burn widescreen.