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How to Convert and Burn iTunes Movies to DVD

As we know, video, movies, TV shows, etc. purchased from iTunes Store are usually protected M4V files. Perhaps you want to burn iTunes movies to DVD so that you can watch them on your home DVD player or TV. However, due to Apple's DRM protection, purchased iTunes M4V movies can't be burned to DVD directly unless you remove the DRM protection first. In case you also have some DRM-free iTunes video files downloaded from the Internet or shot by camcorders, here the ways to burn both protected and unprotected iTunes video to DVD are introduced. Just follow and check it out on how to burn iTunes movies to DVD in Windows and Mac (Lion) with ease.

Part 1. How to convert purchased iTunes M4V movie to DVD in Windows

Part 2. How to burn DVD from unprotected iTunes movies in Windows and Mac

Part 1. Burn purchased movies from iTunes to DVD in Windows

Method 1. Using an all-in-one DRM removal and DVD burner

To convert protected iTunes video to DVD, you need to remove DRM protection from iTunes first. To simplify the job, you just need to get Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate, an all-in-one DRM Removal, DVD Creator, DVD Ripper, Video Converter, Media Transfer, YouTube Downloader, etc. and burn your iTunes TV shows, music videos, films, etc. to DVD disc using it in Window XP/7/Vista with ease.

Download All-in-one DRM Removal and DVD Burner:

Download Windows Version

The main interface of Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate is as below.

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Install and run the program, then click "File" to import DRM-protected iTunes movies and videos from your computer. Then choose the output settings and start to remove DRM from the videos. After removing the DRM , the video files will be added to the resource list automatically. Now you just need to choose "DVD" as the output and click "Burn", select the DVD menu template and click "Start" to begin burning DVD from iTunes purchased video files.

Here is the video tutorial on burning movies from iTunes to DVD with Video Converter Ultimate.

Method 2. Using a DRM removal and a DVD creator

The other way to copy iTunes movies to DVD is to remove iTunes DRM with a DRM removal like Aimersoft DRM Media Converter and then burn the DRM-removed iTunes files to DVD using a DVD creator.

Download iTunes DRM Removal:

Download DRM Media Converter

Locate DRM video files on your computer and add them into the program. Then Select an output format from "Video files to" drop down list and click on "Start" button to start removing DRM protection once you've finished all settings.

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After that, click "Find Target" to located the converted video files and follow Part 2 to burn video to DVD.

Part 2. Create DVD from non-protected iTunes movies in Mac and Windows

For DRM-free iTunes MP4, MOV and M4V files, it's easy to get them onto a DVD disc with a DVD burning program. Aimersoft DVD Creator is one of the best DVD burners that enable you to burn DRM-free iTunes movies to DVD for playback on any standard DVD players or TV. In addition, it can burn almost any other regular video formats to DVD, including WMV, AVI, MKV, FLV, ASF, MPEG, M2TS, AVCHD, etc. If you are using a Mac, just get the equivalent Mac version called Aimersoft DVD Creator for Mac to copy iTunes video to DVD in Mac OS X (Lion included).

Download iTunes to DVD Converter:

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This quick-start guide uses DVD Creator for Windows screenshots. The way to burn DVD from iTunes movies in Mac is the same. Just make sure you've downloaded the right version.

1Add iTunes movies

Click "Import" to add your iTunes movies and videos to the program and insert a blank DVD disc to your computer's hard drive. You can preview the load video files in the right preview window and take snapshots of your favorite video scenes.

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2Burn iTunes videos to DVD

Click "Burn" tab, select  the burning settings and simply click on "Start" button to burn iTunes videos to DVD.

Tips: You can also edit the video and custom the DVD menu before burning. For video editing, you can click the edit button beside each video clip to open the Vide Edit window, where you can crop, trim, add watermark, plug in subtitles or adjust video effects, according to your need. For the DVD menu customization, just switch to the Menu tab, select the preferred DVD menu template and customize the thumbnails, buttons, background image, background music, etc.

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  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-05-08 13:49
    Sorry but we currently don't provide such a tool at present.
  • David  2012-05-08 01:58
    Do you have a tool that can burn protected iTunes movies to DVD in Mac OS X? Just like the Windows Video Converter Ultimate.
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-04-18 01:26
    Hi, Tim. The Mac version can't burn protected iTunes movies to DVD directly at present. If your movies are DRM-free, then it will work well.
  • Tim Ryan  2012-04-17 20:51
    I have a Mac and am trying to burn videos from my iTunes library to a DVD to allow for easy transport and watching on a portable DVD player.  Nothing I am finding will do this.  Is there a product on the market that will allow me to do so?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-04-05 01:43
    Hi, The General Error is due to the failure of activating iTunes for playing the file. Please uninstall the program and iTunes from control panel and reinstall them for a try. For m4v file, please check if iTunes is installed and whether the file plays normally on iTunes. If not, please install the latest iTunes or update the iTunes. Meanwhile, please kindly click Help-Notice to follow up the steps listed to set iTunes in a Separate window. For m4p file, check if Quick Time is installed. If not, install it first.
  • Sabrinalondon  2012-04-04 05:26
    Trying to convert Itunes files so I can burn a disc.  Says 0% and please wait forever and then I keep getting general error.  I am not using the free trial - I purchased the download and I am registered.   I want to pull my hair out right now.  It opens itunes - closes itunes - back and forth and back and forth.  Please help.
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-03-28 01:39
    DRM Media Converter can't be upgraded to Video Converter Ultimate. But you can contact our customer support team at http://support.aimersoft.com/ to change the product.
  • Pmarcello  2012-03-27 11:47
    I purchased the drm media remover two days ago, just found out you have a product that goes directly to DVD, can that be upgraded to?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-02-27 01:28
    Hello, Karen. Do you mean DRM Media Converter allows you to convert only one minute of the movie? Well, you are using the trial version, to convert the whole movie, you can purchase the software to get the full version.
  • Karen  2012-02-26 01:12
    i need help... i do all the steps but I can only convert one part of the movie ... only the begining ... Am i doing it right?? Do I make some mistake??
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-02-23 01:59
    Yes, Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate allows you to remove DRM from iTunes movies/music and convert them to MP4, MOV, MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, XviD, WebM, MPEG, etc. for playing and sharing anywhere!
  • Gonzogolf1  2012-02-22 16:31
    will this program let me remove the DMR and save the movie to be able to watch in different format?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-02-21 00:57
    Sorry, but currently burning iTunes movie to Blu-ray is not available.
  • Wtcamb  2012-02-20 19:51
    Can  i burn to a blu-ray burner a video i purchased from itunes?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-02-18 01:57
    Hi, we are sorry but our DVD Creator for Mac and Video Converter Ultimate for Mac cannot help you burn DRM-protected M4V files directly. For the DRM-ed M4V files, you will need to remove DRM protection with other software first or use Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate to record the videos.
  • mirangillo  2012-02-18 01:09
    I download this on my mac and tried a .m4v movie and it didn;t work...do you know why?
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-02-13 01:08
    We are sorry but at present, Aimersoft Video Converter Ultimate cannot burn DRM-ed MK4 files. But you can use the Record function to record the videos and then burn them to DVD.
  • Jon Harrison  2012-02-12 11:56
    i want to buy this so I thought I'd trial it first. It doesn't allow HD mk4 files with drm protection to be accepted. So whats the point? Unless I'm missing something???
  • Aimersoft Employee  2012-01-15 01:23
    Hi, Deohwn, what do you mean? This DRM software works on all the Windows platforms.
  • Doehwn  2012-01-14 12:11
    Can windows me work for DRM software..
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