Womble EasyDVD: Complete Beginner’s Guide

How to Rip and Burn DVDs with Womble EasyDVD

Requirements

• Womble EasyDVD installed on Windows (last public versions discontinued; use existing installer).
• Source files: DVD VIDEO_TS folder, VOBs, or common video files (AVI/MP4/MPEG).
• Blank DVD-R/DVD+R (single- or dual-layer for larger projects).
• Optional: DVD player or emulator to test ISO.

Step-by-step (prescriptive)

1. Open EasyDVD and click New to start a project.
2. In the Source step, click the top “Add (Movie)” or bottom “Add (Clip)” to import your input files:
   • For a whole DVD, add the VOB files or select the VIDEO_TS folder.
   • For video files, add each file you want on the disc.
3. Check encoder detection:
   • If EasyDVD shows blue “Stream Copy” bars, no re-encoding is required.
   • If re-encoding is needed, open Encoder Settings and confirm format (NTSC/PAL), aspect ratio, and audio settings.
4. Trim or edit clips (optional):
   • Select a clip, use Mark-In/Mark-Out then Trim to cut unwanted parts.
   • Create or remove chapter points manually or use automatic chapter creation by duration or count.
5. Arrange titles and clips in the desired playback order. Set a “First Play” item if you want an intro to play automatically.
6. Menu creation:
   • Go to Menu, choose a template or customize background, buttons, and motion.
   • Set menu and button durations, add background audio if desired.
7. Preview:
   • Use Preview to test navigation, chapters, and menu behavior. Fix any timing or navigation issues.
8. Output settings:
   • In Output, choose whether to create an ISO or DVD folder, or burn directly.
   • If content exceeds disc capacity, enable the shrink/compression feature or split across discs (EasyDVD can fit multiple titles to one disc when possible).
9. Burn:
   • Go to Burn, select target drive or create ISO.
   • Choose burn speed (slower speeds improve compatibility). Enable finalization if available.
   • Start burn and wait until completion. Verify by playing the burned disc in a standalone player or mounting the ISO.
10. Troubleshooting tips:

• If playback stutters, try re-encoding with a lower bitrate or use dual-layer disc.
• If menus don’t work, re-check navigation links and ensure all required files were included in the output.
• For region or format issues, confirm NTSC vs PAL and correct aspect ratio.

Quick checklist before burning

• Source correctly imported and ordered
• Chapters set
• Menu navigation tested in Preview
• Output mode (ISO/folder/burn) chosen
• Disc capacity checked (enable shrink or split if needed)
• Burn speed set to a moderate rate

If you want, I can produce a short checklist printable as plain text or give exact encoder settings for NTSC vs PAL projects.