This really depends. This specific capability is usually written out on the specs list of your drive. You can also check the burn speeds list - if anything there has the suffix "DL", that would mean "dual layer" - for example, if it says 8X DVD-R/DL - that means it burns in 8X speed for DVD-R, and also 8X in Dual Layer mode.
My DVD burner, an external DVD burner by DIGISTOR(digistor.com) - burns 8X in single layer and 6X in dual layer. Your drive has to specify if it can do dual layer or not. There is no automatic distinction. Check the manufacturer's website or the literature that came with your drive.
Digital versatile disk super multi dual layer
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Dual-layer DVDs are the optimal type of DVD to use on a multi-drive DVD. Dual-layer DVDs are preferred due to the amount of storage capacity they contain.
Maybe. Dual layers just means it can read 2 layers of a disc.
The dual layer burner supports DVD-DL discs, dual layer DVDs with just under 9GB of storage space.
YESThat should be "NO". You can check if your drive is a dual layer burner by looking at the symbols on the side of the Drive. If a drive is able to burn Dvd-9 (Duel Layer DVD), it will have R or RW with a 'DL' after it.I followed the previous answer and found out my drive could not write the discs correctly.
DVD-SuperMulti Dual Layer
Your drive has to specify if it can do dual layer or not. There is no automatic distinction. Check the manufacturer's website or the literature that came with your drive.My DVD burner, an external DVD burner by DIGISTOR - burns 8X in single layer and 6X in dual layer. This specific capability is usually written out on the specs list of your drive. You can also check the burn speeds list - if anything there has the suffix "DL", that would mean "dual layer" - for example, if it says 8X DVD-R/DL - that means it burns in 8X speed for DVD-R, and also 8X in Dual Layer mode.
Very much depends on the capabilities of the drive. Most drives will tell you in the manual. Or you can look up the drive on the manufacturer's website and check there. Some drives will have a DVD+/-DL on the front, if it says "DL" it can handle dual layers.
If you're trying to burn to a Dual Layer DVD, you need a DL DVD Writable drive.
A Double Layer or "Dual Layer" drive is able to write two layers of data onto a DVD, effectively doubling the storage space. Be sure to purchase DVD-R media that is approved for dual layer use.
A DVD RW drive can only burn to a DVD R DL disk if it is labeled as having that capability. If your drive has a DL label, it is dual-layer capable. If you still can't tell, you can download a free software called "VSO Inspector" to give you this information about your drive.