Step 1: Insert a blank DVD

Begin by inserting a blank DVD into your Mac’s DVD drive. Make sure the disc is compatible with your drive and has enough space to store the files you want to burn.

Step 2: Create a new folder

Create a folder on your desktop or another location where you can easily access it. Name it something relevant to the content you’ll be burning onto the DVD.

Step 3: Add files to the folder

Drag and drop or copy and paste the files you want to burn onto the DVD into the newly created folder.

Step 4: Open Disk Utility

Open Disk Utility by searching for it using Spotlight or by navigating through Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.

Step 5: Create a new disk image

In Disk Utility, click on “File” in the menu bar, then choose “New > Disk Image from Folder.” Select your recently created folder with the files you added.

Step 6: Set the image format

A dialog box will appear. Choose “DVD/CD master” as the image format, and select “None” for encryption. Click “Save” and wait for the disk image creation process to finish.

Step 7: Locate the image file

Find the .cdr file that was just created in your designated save location – this is your disk image file.

Step 8: Rename and change file extension

Rename this file by clicking on its name or pressing Enter (Return), changing any text immediately before “.cdr” and replacing “.cdr” with “.iso” (e.g., MyDiskImage.iso). Confirm any prompts about changing the file extension.

Step 9: Return to Disk Utility

Go back to Disk Utility, ensuring that your blank DVD is still inserted in your computer.

Step 10: Burn ISO to DVD

Select your blank DVD from the list of drives on the left side of the Disk Utility window. Click the “Burn” button and choose the .iso file that was created in steps 7 and 8.

Step 11: Burn settings

A “Burn Disk” dialog box will appear. Set the burn speed to match your DVD’s write speed or choose a slower speed option to ensure better compatibility. Verify that all your settings are correct, and click “Burn.”

Step 12: Eject DVD and test

After the burning process is complete, eject the DVD from your Mac. Test it on a media player to ensure that it works properly. Your newly burned DVD is now ready to be shared or stored for future use.