 | DVD replication technology allows for storage capacities 14 times greater than CD-ROMs from 4.7 to 17 gigabytes. | | The encoding process converts both auto (AC-3 files) and video (MPEG – 2 files) to DVD format. | | The supplied DVD format can be basic or more advanced to include authoring elements such as the creation of menus, chapter breaks, supplementary audio tracks, sub-titles and a variety of other features exclusive to DVD technology. | |  |
| The supplied DVD can contain data on one or both sides and also has “dual-layer” feature available to increase the amount of information. | |
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| DVD 5 | One side with single layer if recording (4.7GB) | | DVD 9 | One side with dual layers of recording (8.5GB) | | DVD 10 | Both sides with a single layer of recording (9.4GB) | |
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| Size | Storage Capacity | | DVD 5 | 4.7GB of data
A single read side disc with one layer of data and a blank disc for the second layer to form a finished disc | | DVD 9 | 8.5GB of data
A single read side disc with two layers forms a finished disc | | DVD 10 | 9.4GB of data
A double read sided disc each side having a single layer of data, disc needs to be turned over at 4.7GB. | |