Where can I compression when copying?

[GeoffB]

I am trying to copy a non encrypted DVD.. I have no problem copying the data from the DVD but the size of the file is larger than the amount that will fit on a DVD... I have some recollection of being able to choose some compression such that the video may not be as good but it would fit on a DVD but I am not finding the options for that so that when I try to copy it, I am getting a dialog box saying that the data will not fit.. any suggestions? Thanks

[tsantee]

Are you using the Copy window? What size is the source DVD? Do you have lots of hard drive space available? Maybe the message you received is that there isn't enough room on the disk (your hard drive) rather than on the disc (a blank DVD).

[TOTG]

If you're trying to copy a DVD, then in theory shouldn't it fit on a DVD? Unless you're trying to copy a DL DVD onto a single layer DVD. If you're trying to copy from a DL to a SL, I don't think you'll ever be able to compress enough to fit it on there (And if you do, I give no guarantees that you'll still have uncorrupt data left at the end). Also, compression for data is done by zipping (Or whatever method you choose). Are you trying to copy a data DVD or a video DVD? Also, which program are you using?

 

Tell us some more about this copying please. Also make sure that you aren't trying to burn to a CD (In the toast settings)