What are all the different DVD formats?
As DVD has progressed a number of manufacturers have released formats, all of which have slight unique features. DVD-ROM is the basis holding all the data, DVD-Video determines how videos are stored on the disc and their compatibility with computers or DVD players. The different formats at the time of writing are: DVD-R / DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R / DVD+RW DVD-VR (DVD-Video Recording) DVD+VR (DVD-Video Recording) DVD-AR (DVD Audio Recording) DVD-SR (DVD Stream Recording) DVD-A (DVD Audio) DVD+R DL / DVD+RW DL (DVD Dual Layer) Games consoles use different formats.
As DVD has progressed a number of manufacturers have released formats, all of which have slight unique features. DVD-ROM is the basis holding all the data, DVD-Video determines how videos are stored on the disc and their compatibility with computers or DVD players. The different formats at the time of writing are: • DVD-R / DVD-RW • DVD-RAM • DVD+R / DVD+RW • DVD-VR (DVD-Video Recording) • DVD+VR (DVD-Video Recording) • DVD-AR (DVD Audio Recording) • DVD-SR (DVD Stream Recording) • DVD-A (DVD Audio) • DVD+R DL / DVD+RW DL (DVD Dual Layer) • Games consoles use different formats.