This may not be the correct place for this, if so please point me elsewhere.

My other half doesn’t have broadband, so I’m looking to write dvds so we can watch then on a dvd player.

To this end I’ve gotten a copy of ashampoo and downloaded some films (.mkv files) and I’m now looking to copy them onto dvds. Now I know I can’t just copy the files on, and the software’s asking for mpeg files only.

Has anyone come across - or know how to actually convert and write properly? A guide perhaps?

I know it’s old technology, but it’s gotta be better than just watching the crap on free tv. TIA.

Edit: many thanks to all for the great - and varied answers. Certainly lots of info to ‘chew’ on.

  • Rambler@lemm.eeOP
    1·
    1 year ago

    Just tried it - it was fast, but it just copied the mkv file as is. Don’t these need some conversion work on them first so they play as a movie ?

    Thanks for the idea of a cheap android box - sounds plausible. Any good ones that spring to mind?

    • RelativeArea0@lemmy.ml
      2·
      1 year ago

      Neat! Not sure about that since it depends on the player. Some players has mkv support and vise versa.

      Im satisfied with mxq pro as my 1080p media box, but if you want some tinkering, you may go with tanix tx6 or q+ tv box then install armbian on it, or any sbc that can be installed with libreelec

      • Rambler@lemm.eeOP
        1·
        1 year ago

        I never thought to check what the dvd player supports - duh! I’ll do that next. Thanks for the info on the boxes.

        • RelativeArea0@lemmy.ml
          1·
          1 year ago

          Im not sure with dvd players with big names like sony, lg etc. Most cheapo with unknown brand/rebranded has mkv support

          Ps: i forgot to advise that you need to convert it 1st to mp4 before burning it, i would advise handbrake https://handbrake.fr/