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michaelr923189
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November 9, 2023
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DVD option removed from 2024.

  • November 9, 2023
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I have recently upgraded from Premier Elements 2021 to 2024.  I have for some years completed projects which are videos of our safari holiday – some of which are 90 minutes long.   So I always export to a DVD – up until now.   To say the least I am very disappointed that the developers have decided to remove this feature from the 2022 version (which I was unaware until my contact on the chat line recently.   I was told there was third party software which could provide a DVD copy – but I have searched the web and tried numerous products, but none will recognise a .prel file.   So I cannot transfer to a .iso file for a DVD burn.   The options for export are now limited (for me) and even a TV export version of .mp4 file will not work on my TV.   So I am left with only the computer to view my Safari Projects or I return to my 2021 version – that is certainly progress and a waste of money.   So if you can help with my difficulty I would be extremely grateful or any suggestions to remedy would be appreciated.

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John T Smith
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John T SmithCommunity Expert
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November 9, 2023

https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/best-dvd-authoring-software.html
Windows only DVD+BluRay https://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com/en/product/taw6.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_DVD_authoring_software MANY are discontinued

 

Is there some reason you can't continue to use version 2021?

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michaelr923189Author
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November 9, 2023

Hi - thanks.   No reason other than I have completed a project with the 2024 version and I would have to start again with the 2021 version.   I will resort to that but when I try and load the project it says there is an error with the 2021 version so it seems a new start may be required.

John T Smith
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John T SmithCommunity Expert
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November 9, 2023

Project files are NOT backwards compatible (and sometimes trying to open a project file created in an older version does not work very well)

 

Export as MP4 and use that file to author a DVD in one of the programs at the links I provided

Ann Bens
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Ann BensCommunity Expert
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November 9, 2023

In 3 party software you do not use the .prel file but rather export to mpeg2-dvd and use that file in the software.

You can ask for your money back within 30 days of purchase from Adobe.

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michaelr923189Author
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November 9, 2023

Hi - thanks.   However my limited experience on this means I cannot see where I can save this setting.   It refuses saying I have to create a custom settings - then I am lost?

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