File size

[kano]

sorry about the stupid question but does anyone know what the maxium amount of data is that can be stored on a 4.7 DVDR. Isn't it less than 4.7 for some reason?

[Ripper2860]

I believe 4.3GB is the practical limit.

[ZippyP.]

4.3 GB = 4,700,000,000 bytes. How? Read this.

[kano]

cause I put a 4.29 gig .img file on a dvd-r and the movie plays good all the way through but it gets cut off on like the last 30 seconds of the movie. right before the credits. it kinda sucks.

[jgarnold]

The maximum data you can write to a DVD is 4,700,000,000 bytes which is approximately 4.37Gb.
I figured this our after my DBD burning software refused to allow me to 'drag' a folder which showed that it was 4.7Gb which I thought was ok for a 4.7Gb DVD (as you would).
Before attempting to select files to burn it may be an idea to move them all into a new folder on your hard drive and then right click on the folder icon and select PROPERTIES. If the total bytes is less than 4,700,000,000 it will fit.