This article walks through the steps of burning a DVD folder (or any files and folders) to a DVD disc using ImgBurn. Originally designed for DVD-image files, it added support to burning raw files and folders in v2.0.0.0, with the inclusion of a build mode.
Introduction & Requirements
Download ImgBurn - Just run the installation of ImgBurn, it is very fast. The download link is below the description. There is also a link back to this guide there.
You can burn any files or folders to a blank DVD disc using ImgBurn now. If you are burning a DVD movie (DVD-Video compilation) then you will need to burn the VIDEO_TS folder itself, not just the VOB / IFO / BUP files that reside in it.
ImgBurn
When you open it, not a whole lot of options will be available immediately as you have no source for burning set.
In order to be able to burn a folder, ImgBurn has to be in Build Mode, click Mode and select Build or hit CTRL + ALT + B.
ImgBurn Build Mode
Now ImgBurn is in Build Mode which will allow you to add a folder directory (containing your VIDEO_TS and AUDIO_TS folders if burning DVD-VIDEO). Under the Source drop box, there are 5 small buttons. Click the Browse Folder button (the one with the folder and magnifying glass) and now navigate to the files and folders you want to burn (remember, VIDEO_TS folder _if_ DVD-VIDEO).
ImgBurn may now calculate on the right whether you have enough space for the media in your drive. If you go over 4.36GB, you will need dual layer media, or you will need to compress your DVD.
DVD more than 4.36GB? Need to compress?
Note:If you are burning a video DVD and your files are larger than 4.36GB, you either need more expensive dual-layer blank DVDs, or you need to compress your DVDs. For the quickest and easiest method, DVD Shrink comes to mind.
Take a look at the picture accompanying this text. It shows a folder with an arrow pointing to a disc. This means that ImgBurn is in Device Output setting (device being your burner), which it needs to be. If you don't see this big button, then click the smaller icon clearly seen in the image to switch to it.
ImgBurn Calculates
If you click the big calculator after you have selected a source, ImgBurn will calculate the size details now. If everything looks right so far, click the Device tab.
ImgBurn Device Settings
Under Device settings, the noticeable changes that can be made are Write Speed and Copies, you can adjust these to whatever suits. If you are using DVD+R media now, you can increase compatibility with DVD hardware by changing the BookType if you have a compatible burner. If so, then click the book icon (the small icon on the lower right hand corner, across from the Copies field).
A new window will pop up.
Change BookType
Select the manufacturer of your compatible burner. Mine is BenQ in the demonstration picture. As you can see, I have set "Change For" to "Drive (For DVD+R Media)" and changed new setting to DVD-ROM. This will make most DVD hardware more compatible with the disc and will almost eliminate the old problem of DVD hardware being incompatible with DVD+R media.
You will need to click Change. If the BookType setting is changed correctly, you will get a "Success!" message. Click OK. Click the Options tab now.
What is so important about Booktype?
Note:If you would like to know more about what exactly "Booktype" is and why it can be extremely useful, or even vital if burning media for games console for example, you can read a full article about it at AfterDawn.
The important thing here is to make sure that File System is set to ISO9660 + UDF and tick Recurse Subdirectories. Now move on to the label tab.
ImgBurn Build Mode Label Settings
Give your DVD a name. I have set the ISO9660 setting to "300" and UDF to "300". You can fill in the rest of the Volume Identifier fields if you wish to do so but none of this is necessary.
Begin Burning
Click the button with the folder pointing to the disc to begin the burning process. You will now get a prompt that gives you the details on what it is about to burn. Click OK and the burning will begin.
Burn Process
The burning process will take time depending on the speed of burning and the amount it has to burn. If you have Verify ticked, it will run a quick check when the burning is finished to make sure there was no loss of data while burning that could lead to a defective useless disc.
Success?
If you get the message that you can see in the picture accompanying this text, then all has went well, enjoy!
Finally
Hopefully this guide will have shown you how to burn DVD folders without having to pay a cent to anybody. If you have problems or need to ask questions, please visit our Discussion Forums.
Version History
v1.0 -- 15th February, 2006, First version online (Dela)
v2.0 -- 30th September, 2007, Completely replaced all pictures, removed ImgTool Classic, changed all text to current version, a complete replacement. (Dela
Created: 14 February 2006 Last updated: 24 March 2008
When you open it, not a whole lot of options will be available immediately as you have no source for burning set.
Now 
Take a look at the picture accompanying this text. It shows a folder with an arrow pointing to a disc. This means that 
If you click the big calculator after you have selected a source, 
Under Device settings, the noticeable changes that can be made are Write Speed and Copies, you can adjust these to whatever suits. If you are using 
Select the manufacturer of your compatible burner. Mine is BenQ in the demonstration picture. As you can see, I have set "Change For" to "Drive (For DVD+R Media)" and changed new setting to DVD-ROM. This will make most DVD hardware more compatible with the disc and will almost eliminate the old problem of DVD hardware being incompatible with 
The important thing here is to make sure that File System is set to ISO9660 + UDF and tick Recurse Subdirectories. Now move on to the label tab.
Give your DVD a name. I have set the ISO9660 setting to "300" and UDF to "300". You can fill in the rest of the Volume Identifier fields if you wish to do so but none of this is necessary.
The burning process will take time depending on the speed of burning and the amount it has to burn. If you have Verify ticked, it will run a quick check when the burning is finished to make sure there was no loss of data while burning that could lead to a defective useless disc.
If you get the message that you can see in the picture accompanying this text, then all has went well, enjoy!