WinX DVD Author is a free Windows program for burning video files and URLs to DVDs, with tools for menus, subtitles, and video adjustments. It accepts formats including MP4, MKV, AVI, VOB, FLV, MOV, WMV, MPEG, and ISO, and supports DVD±R/±RW as well as dual-layer media. Before burning, you can trim video, change aspect ratio or resolution, and adjust other parameters. Menu tools let you create title and chapter menus, choose a background template or local image, and add music and text. The program supports manual chapter tools, subtitles, PAL or NTSC output, and 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios. Dolby Digital AC-3 audio is supported. The maker describes a built-in downloader for YouTube and other online sources. The listed plan costs 0.00 USD per free, with no limits or watermarks, for Windows 10/11. The maker says its installer does not bundle extras and its interface has no ads. Support materials include a user guide, tutorials, FAQs, and a technical support contact route.
Who it is for
It suits Windows users who want to burn supported video files or URLs to DVD and customize menus and subtitles. It may also fit users who need PAL or NTSC output or dual-layer DVD support.
What is good
- Accepts a broad set of video formats, including ISO
- Creates title and chapter menus with images or templates
- Supports subtitles and manual chapter tools
- Offers PAL or NTSC and two aspect ratios
- Listed as free with no limits or watermarks
What to know first
- Available for Windows only
- Listed for Windows 10/11
Verdict
WinX DVD Author combines DVD burning with menu creation, subtitles, and basic video adjustments. It is listed as free for Windows 10/11, with no limits or watermarks.
WinX DVD Author plans and pricing
All plansCompared on DVD authoring software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform support
- windows
- Chapter tools
- manual
- Subtitle support
- Yes
- Dual-layer DVD support
- Yes
- DVD standards
- both