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A standard single-layer DVD disc holds about 4.7 GB of data, while a dual-layer DVD can store approximately 8.5 GB. These capacities make DVDs suitable for video storage, software distribution, and data backup. The actual usable space may vary slightly due to formatting and file system overhead.

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