DVDStyler
DVDStyler is a free, open-source application for authoring and burning video DVDs with menus for standalone DVD players. You can start from a menu template or build a layout by placing and adjusting buttons, text, images, and other objects. It can also create photo slideshows and include multiple subtitle and audio tracks. Listed formats include AVI, MOV, MP4, MPEG, OGG, WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, Xvid, MP2, MP3, and AC-3, among others. MPEG and VOB files can be used without re-encoding, and files with different audio or video formats can be put on one DVD. The interface supports drag-and-drop, and menus are based on scalable vector graphics. DVDStyler runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows and is distributed under the GNU General Public License. The listed macOS installer requires OS X 10.15 Catalina or later. Downloads include version 3.2.1 installers for Windows and macOS, source code, and a Windows 3.3b3 build. The maker directs support questions to its forum.
Who it is for
DVDStyler suits people who want to author DVDs with custom menus, slideshows, or multiple audio and subtitle tracks. It is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows users.
What is good
- Free and open-source under the GNU GPL.
- Menu layouts can use templates or custom objects.
- Creates slideshows and supports multiple audio and subtitle tracks.
- MPEG and VOB files can be used without re-encoding.
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- macOS installer requires OS X 10.15 Catalina or later.
- Support questions are directed to the DVDStyler forum.
Verdict
DVDStyler brings menu design and DVD authoring together, including options for mixed media formats and slideshows. Check the macOS requirement if you plan to use its listed installer.
DVDStyler plans and pricing
All plansCompared on DVD authoring software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Platform support
- cross_platform
- Chapter tools
- manual
- Disc output
- all
- Subtitle support
- Yes
- Dual-layer DVD support
- Yes
- DVD standards
- both
