Convert CD (74 minute) (CD (74 min)) to DVD (1 layer, 1 side) (DVD (1L, 1S)) instantly.
About these units
CD (74 minute) (CD (74 min))
A 74-minute CD typically holds 650 MB of digital data. Originally designed for audio playback, CDs later became a major format for software distribution, backups, and digital media. The 74-minute length was chosen to accommodate Beethoven's Ninth Symphony on a single disc—a blend of engineering, commerce, and cultural symbolism. As CDs pivoted to data storage (CD-ROM), their precise reflectivity patterns and error-correction codes allowed reliable long-term archival. These discs became essential for installing software, distributing games, and storing personal files throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
DVD (1 layer, 1 side) (DVD (1L, 1S))
A single-layer, single-sided DVD stores 4.7 GB, a massive leap from CD capacity. DVD technology enabled the transition from VHS tapes to digital video, offering superior clarity, durability, and bonus features. Beyond video, DVDs supported data archiving, software distribution, and game installation. The 4.7 GB DVD became a cornerstone of home entertainment, education, and computing, serving as a universal medium for nearly a decade before Blu-ray and online streaming began to replace physical media.