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How to burn large files to a disc
Files too big to email or fit on a CD? A DVD holds 4.7-8.5 GB and a Blu-ray up to 100 GB. cdBurner picks the right file system automatically.
Step by step
Connect the burn agent
Open onlinecdburner.com. The first time, install the tiny one-time helper so the page can reach your drive — after that it just works.
Insert a blank disc and pick your drive
Put a blank disc in your writer and select it. cdBurner shows the disc type and free space.
Add your large files
Click Files or Folder and choose your large files. A live gauge shows whether it fits.
Set options and burn
Pick a write speed, keep Finalize on for maximum compatibility, then click Burn disc.
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