I've heard that you can technically store 720p HD video on a DVD, but I'm wondering if a Blu-ray player would actually be able to read it. It's not just a yes or no answer; I'd appreciate some details! What would determine if the Blu-ray player can read a DVD containing 720p HD video?
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It's possible! Some Blu-ray players can handle HD DVD playback too, but check the specs of yours first. Not all of them can play HD DVDs even if they handle regular DVDs.
It really comes down to formatting. Standard DVD players require the video to be in DVD format. If you just save a 720p video file to a DVD using a different format (like NTFS), most DVD players won’t recognize it. A PC could probably read it, but it might struggle depending on the speed of the DVD drive.
Yes, a Blu-ray player can read a DVD with 720p HD video, but it depends on how the DVD was burned. If it's formatted properly for the player, it'll work. Make sure to check the encoding standards the player supports for backward compatibility.
I'd say it varies. A mid-range Blu-ray player should be able to handle a DVD with 720p content, but lower-end models might not. If you're serious about knowing for sure, just burn one and test it on different players!
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