Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator is a professional all-in-one 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD authoring tool. It helps you create DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, folders, and ISO image files from videos, pictures, and music.

 

Before creating a DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray project with Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator, make sure the following items are ready:

• Source video files, pictures, and music files for your project. For convenience, you can place all source media files in one folder.
• Blank writable discs and a compatible disc drive, if you want to burn your project directly to a DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray disc. Insert the blank disc into the disc drive connected to your computer before starting.
• Enough free storage space on your computer to store and process the DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray authoring files.

 

Launch Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator, and then follow the steps below to create DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray content from video files in various formats.

 

Step 1: Choose Module

 

 

After launching Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator, you will see three tabs: DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD. These correspond to the DVD Creator, Blu-ray Creator, and UHD Creator / 4K UHD Blu-ray Creator modules. First, choose the module you want to use: select DVD to create a DVD, Blu-ray to create a Blu-ray disc, or 4K UHD to create a 4K UHD Blu-ray disc.

 

After choosing the module, select the output disc settings at the bottom-right corner according to your needs. If you want to burn videos or photos directly to a disc, make sure a blank writable disc has been inserted into the disc drive connected to your computer.

 

• For DVD projects, you can set the video standard to PAL or NTSC, choose the disc capacity as DVD5 (4.7 GB) or DVD9 (8.5 GB), and select the aspect ratio as 16:9 or 4:3.
• For Blu-ray projects, you can choose the resolution from 1080p (1920×1080) or 720p (1280×720), select the disc capacity from BD25, BD50, BD66, or BD100, and choose the frame rate from 23.976 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.97 fps, 50 fps, or 59.94 fps.
• For 4K UHD projects, the resolution is fixed at 4K (3840×2160). You can still select the disc capacity from BD25, BD50, BD66, or BD100, and choose the frame rate from 23.976 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps, 29.97 fps, 50 fps, or 59.94 fps.

 

Choose these settings according to your disc type, playback requirements, and actual project needs.

 

 

Step 2: Add Source Videos/Photos/Music

 

 

Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator provides two ways to add source video, photo, and music files:

• Click Add Video, Add Picture, or Add Music to browse your computer and import video, photo, or music files respectively.
• Alternatively, drag and drop source video, photo, or music files directly into Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator.

After the source media files are loaded, you can view their media information, select audio tracks and subtitles, and add external subtitles for DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray authoring. If your video file contains multiple audio tracks or subtitle tracks, you can choose the tracks you want to include.

 

Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator supports multi-audio-track and multi-subtitle output, giving you more flexibility when creating DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray projects.

 

Step 3: Edit Media Files (Optional)

 

Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator includes built-in media editing features that allow you to edit loaded videos, generated photo slideshows, and imported music before creating DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray content.

 

To open the editing panel, click the edit button on the right side of a loaded video, photo slideshow, or music item. Depending on the media type, Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator will open the corresponding Video Settings, Gallery Settings, or Music Settings panel.

 

 

1. Video Settings

 

 

Click the edit icon on the right side of a loaded video item to open the Video Settings panel. In this panel, you can adjust the playback range, volume, chapter settings, and audio/subtitle language information before creating your DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray project.

 

In the Video Settings panel, you can configure the following options:

• Video Duration
  Shows the total playback duration of the selected video.
• Trim
  Enable Start Time and/or End Time to keep only the part of the video you want to include in the final disc. This is useful if you want to remove unwanted beginning or ending sections.
• Volume
  Adjust the playback volume of the selected video. The default value is 100%.
• Chapters
  Choose how chapters are created for the video:
  • No Chapters: Do not create chapters for this video.
  • Add a chapter every: Automatically create chapters at regular intervals.
  • Custom chapter list: Manually create chapter points. You can click Insert to add a chapter at the specified time, click Delete to remove the selected chapter, or click Delete All to clear the custom chapter list.
• Audio and Subtitle Languages
  View and edit the audio and subtitle language information for the selected video. If the video contains multiple audio tracks or subtitle tracks, you can select the tracks you want to include in the final disc.

 

After finishing the settings, click OK to apply the changes.

 

2. Gallery Settings

 

 

Click the edit icon on the right side of a picture or gallery item to open the Gallery Settings panel. In this panel, you can configure how photos are displayed as a slideshow, set transition effects, add background music, and create chapters for the gallery.

 

In the Gallery Settings panel, you can configure the following options:

• Slide Duration
  Set how long each photo stays on screen before switching to the next photo.
• Transition Duration
  Set how long the transition between two photos takes.
• Transition Effect
  Choose the transition effect used between photos, such as dissolve, swipe, ripple, wipe, circle reveal, blinds, and other available effects.
• Background Music
  Enable background music for the photo slideshow. Click the browse button to select a music file from your computer.
• Fade In / Fade Out
  Apply a fade-in or fade-out effect to the background music for smoother audio playback.
• Loop Playback
  Loop the selected background music if the slideshow is longer than the music duration.
• Volume
  Adjust the playback volume of the background music.
• Music Preview and Trim
  Use the play/stop controls to preview the selected background music. You can also set the Start Time and End Time to use only a specific part of the music file. Click Apply after adjusting the trim range.
• Chapters
  Choose how chapters are created for the gallery:
  • No Chapters: Do not create chapters for this gallery.
  • Add a chapter every: Automatically create chapters at regular intervals.

After finishing the settings, click OK to apply the changes.

 

3. Music Settings

 

 

Click the edit icon on the right side of a music item to open the Music Settings panel. In this panel, you can trim the music, adjust its volume, set a cover image, and choose how the cover image is displayed during playback.

 

In the Music Settings panel, you can configure the following options:

• Start Time / End Time
  Set the part of the music file you want to include. This is useful if you only want to use a specific section of the audio file.
• Volume
  Adjust the playback volume of the selected music item. The default value is 100%.
• Cover Image
  Select an image to be displayed while the music is playing.
• Cover Display Mode
  Choose how the cover image is displayed during playback:
  • Half-screen: Display the cover image in half-screen mode.
  • Full-screen: Display the cover image in full-screen mode.
  • None: Do not display a cover image.
• Apply to All
  Apply the same music settings to other music items in the project.

 

After finishing the settings, click OK to apply the changes.

 

Step 4: Choose and Edit a Menu

 

By default, Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator creates DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray content without a disc menu. However, the program also provides a variety of disc menu templates that you can choose from and customize according to your needs.

 

Click the Select Menu button in Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator to open the menu selection and editing panel.

 

 

1. Select a template

 

 

On the right sidebar, you can choose from more than 20 preset disc menu templates. Select any template to preview it instantly in the menu preview area.

 

You can also preview different menu pages, including the Top Menu, Scene Menu, Setup Menu, Audio Menu, and Subtitle Menu.

 

2. Customize Menu

Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator provides multiple preset disc menu templates and also allows you to customize the selected template with your own text, thumbnails, background images, background videos, and background music. With the built-in disc menu editor, you have full control over the appearance and behavior of your disc menu.

 

2.1 Basic Disc Menu Settings

 

 

The Basic tab contains the main menu structure settings. Here you can configure first-play video, bonus features, scene menu display mode, and basic playback behavior.

In the Basic tab, you can configure the following options:

• First-play Video
  Select a video to play before the main menu appears. This is often used for an intro video, studio logo, warning screen, or opening clip.
• Enable Bonus Features
  Enable this option if you want to create a separate Bonus menu for bonus videos or extra content.
• Bonus Display Mode
  Choose how bonus items are displayed in the Bonus menu:
  • Icon: Display bonus items with thumbnails.
  • Text: Display bonus items as text buttons.
• Number of Items
  Set how many media items should be treated as bonus content. The selected number of items at the end of the media list will be used as bonus items.
• Scene Display Mode
  Choose how items are displayed in the Scene menu:
  • File (Icon): Display each media file with a thumbnail.
  • File (Text): Display each media file as a text item.
  • Chapter (Icon): Display chapters with thumbnails.
  • Chapter (Text): Display chapters as text items.
• Items per Page
  Set how many scene or chapter items are displayed on each menu page.
• Skip Menu at Startup
  Start playback directly without showing the menu first. Viewers can still return to the menu during playback if supported by the player.
• Scenes Menu Only
  Create scene menu pages only, without using the full top menu structure.
• Exclude the First Video from the Scenes Menu
  Hide the first video from the Scene menu. This is useful if the first video is an intro, logo, or first-play style video that should not appear as a regular scene item.

 

After adjusting the Basic settings, you can preview the menu to check how the menu pages and navigation structure will appear.

 

2.2 Advanced

 

 

The Advanced tab provides additional menu behavior and navigation settings. Here you can customize how menu items are highlighted, how navigation buttons are displayed, how the Setup button works, how menu videos are played, and whether to create a Blu-ray Pop-up Menu.

 

In the Advanced tab, you can configure the following options:

• Highlight Style
  Choose how the currently selected menu item is highlighted during playback.

Available options include:

• • Draw a box: Draw a box around the selected menu item.
  • Draw an underline: Add an underline below the selected menu item.
  • Change text color: Change the text color of the selected menu item.
• Color
  Choose the highlight color used for the selected menu item.
• Opacity
  Adjust the opacity of the menu highlight. A higher value makes the highlight more visible, while a lower value makes it more transparent.
• Navigation Button Style
  Choose how navigation buttons, such as previous/next page buttons, are displayed.
  • Icon: Display navigation buttons as icons.
  • Text: Display navigation buttons as text.
• Setup Button Action
  Choose what happens when the Setup button is selected on the menu.
  • Default: Use the default setup menu behavior.
  • Audio: Open the audio selection page directly.
  • Subtitle: Open the subtitle selection page directly.
• Menu Video Mode
  Choose how menu background videos are handled when switching between menu pages.
  • One video per page: Each menu page uses its own menu video. When switching pages, the menu video starts from the beginning.
  • Use the first video for all pages: All menu pages share the first menu video. When switching pages, the video continues without restarting.
• Enable Pop-up Menu
  Enable Blu-ray Pop-up Menu support. When enabled, compatible Blu-ray players can display a pop-up menu during playback.
• Main button text
  Customize the text of the Main button in the Pop-up Menu. This button returns the viewer to the Top Menu.

After adjusting the Advanced settings, preview the menu to make sure the highlight style, navigation behavior, and menu video playback mode work as expected.

 

2.3 Background Image or Video

 

 

The Background Image tab allows you to customize the background image or background video used by the selected menu page. You can use the original background from the selected menu template, replace it with your own image, or use a custom video as the animated menu background.

 

In the Background Image tab, you can configure the following options:

• Custom Image
  Select this option if you want to replace the template background with your own image file.
• Custom Video
  Select this option if you want to use a video file as the menu background. This is useful for creating an animated menu background.
• Browse…
  Click this button to choose the image or video file from your computer.
• Apply to All
  Apply the selected background image or background video to all menu pages.
• Maximum Duration
  Set the maximum playback duration of the menu background video. The supported range is 10 to 600 seconds. If the selected background video is longer than this value, only the specified duration will be used for the menu video.

 

After adjusting the background settings, preview the menu to check whether the selected image or video fits the menu layout correctly.

 

2.4 Background Music

 

 

The Background Music tab allows you to customize the music used by the selected menu page. You can keep the original menu music from the selected template, replace it with your own audio file, adjust playback settings, or apply the same music to all menu pages.

 

In the Background Music tab, you can configure the following options:

• Custom Music
  Select this option if you want to use your own audio file as the menu background music.
• Browse…
  Click this button to choose a music file from your computer.
• Fade In
  Enable this option to make the menu music gradually increase in volume at the beginning.
• Fade Out
  Enable this option to make the menu music gradually decrease in volume at the end.
• Loop Playback
  Enable this option to loop the menu music if the menu stays on screen longer than the music duration.
• Volume
  Adjust the playback volume of the menu background music.
• Preview and Trim
  Use the play/stop controls to preview the selected music. You can also set the Start Time and End Time to use only a specific part of the audio file.
• Apply
  Click Apply after adjusting the music trim range or related music settings.
• Apply to All
  Apply the selected background music settings to all menu pages.

 

After adjusting the background music settings, preview the menu to make sure the music starts, loops, and plays at the desired volume.

 

2.5 Other Disc Menu Editing Features

 

You can also customize the text on each menu page. For example, you can double-click a text item to edit its content, font, color, size, position, and other text properties. You can also drag and drop text items to adjust their positions, or delete unwanted menu items from the menu page.

 

2.5.1 Customize Text Item

 

 

In the menu preview area, double-click a text item to open the Text Settings window. This window allows you to customize the text content and appearance of menu titles, buttons, and other text items.

In the Text Settings window, you can configure the following options:

• Text / Content
  Edit the displayed text. You can use # as a line break symbol if you want to split the text into multiple lines.
• Alignment
  Choose how the text is aligned when wrapping:
  • Left
  • Center
  • Right
• Font
  Select the font used for the text.
• Color
  Choose the text color.
• Bold / Italic / Underline
  Apply common font styles to the selected text.
• Outline
  Add an outline effect to the text, which can make it easier to read on complex backgrounds.
• Apply to All
  Apply the same text style settings to other text items, where applicable.
• Size
  Adjust the text size. The value is shown as a percentage, allowing you to scale the text up or down.
• Position / Location Ratio
  Adjust the text position by setting the X and Y values. The position value is based on a 0–1000 ratio, where larger values move the text farther to the right or downward.
• Hide Text on the Authored Disc
  Hide this text item in the final authored disc while keeping the menu layout and navigation behavior.

After finishing the settings, click OK to apply the changes, or click Cancel to discard them.

 

2.5.2 Customize Thumbnail

 

 

In the menu preview area, double-click a thumbnail or image item to open the Thumbnail Image Settings window. This window allows you to replace the thumbnail image, adjust its size, and fine-tune its position on the menu page.

In the Thumbnail Image Settings window, you can configure the following options:

• Thumbnail Image
  Shows the current thumbnail image file used by the selected menu item.
• Browse
  Click the browse button to select a custom image from your computer. The selected image will replace the original thumbnail image for that menu item.
• Size
  Adjust the size of the thumbnail image. The value is shown as a percentage, allowing you to scale the image up or down.
• Location Ratio
  Adjust the thumbnail position by setting the X and Y values. The position value is based on a 0–1000 ratio, where larger X values move the thumbnail farther to the right, and larger Y values move it farther downward.

After finishing the settings, click OK to apply the changes, or click Cancel to discard them.

 

2.5.3 Remove Menu Items

 

 

Click an item on any menu page to select it. A red box will appear around the selected item. Press the Delete key on your keyboard to remove the item from the menu page.

 

Removable menu items include titles, thumbnails, the Setup button, Scenes button, Bonus button, and some text items on sub-menu pages.

 

Note: On some Mac computers, the Delete key may not work as expected. In this case, press Backspace or use Option + Delete instead.

 

You can switch to any menu page to make changes and preview the result instantly.

 

2.5.4 Add Custom Text

 

 

Click the red icon to add a new text item. By default, the added text appears as white “Text”. You can then double-click the text item to open the Text Settings window and customize its content, font, color, size, position, and other text properties.

 

3. Preview Menu

 

After finishing the menu setup, you can click Preview to view the menu and adjust its settings at any time.

 

Please note that the preview currently shows only the visual appearance of the menu. Menu video playback is not supported in the preview. To check the actual playback behavior, export the project as an ISO file and play it with a Blu-ray-compatible player, such as the free VLC media player.

 

Step 5: Output Settings

 

 

After finishing the project settings, click Start to open the Output Settings dialog. In this dialog, you can choose the output format, set the disc label, select audio/subtitle defaults, choose the title mode, and specify what the program should do after disc creation is completed.

 

In the Output Settings dialog, you can configure the following options:

• Save As
  Choose one or more output options:
  • Folder: Create a DVD/Blu-ray/4K UHD Blu-ray folder structure on your computer.
  • ISO File: Create an ISO image file that can be mounted, archived, or played with compatible media players.
  • Burn to Disc: Burn the project directly to a writable DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray disc.

 

At least one output option must be selected before you can start creating the project.

• Disc Label
  Enter the disc label/name for the output. This name will be used for the created folder, ISO file, and/or disc volume.
• Burner
  Select the disc burner to use when Burn to Disc is enabled. Make sure a blank writable disc has been inserted into the selected drive.
• Default Audio
  Choose the default audio track that will be selected during playback.
• Default Subtitle
  Choose the default subtitle track, or select Off if you do not want subtitles to be enabled by default.
• Title Mode
  Choose how the imported media items are authored as disc titles:
  • Merge into a single title: Combine all media items into one title.
  • Separate into multiple titles: Keep each media item as a separate title.
• After completion
  Choose what the program should do after the creation process finishes:
  • Do nothing: Keep the computer running after completion.
  • Shut down: Automatically shut down the computer after completion.
• Save to
  Choose the output folder where the created folder or ISO file will be saved. Click the browse button to select a different location.
• Export Test ISO (First 5 Minutes)
  In the unregistered version, each media item may be limited to 5 minutes. You can use this option to export a test ISO and check the output before purchasing or activating the full version.

After confirming all output settings, click Start to begin creating the DVD, Blu-ray, or 4K UHD Blu-ray project.

 

Step 5: Output Settings

 

 

The program will open the burning progress window and show detailed progress information. You can cancel the process at any time if needed. Otherwise, wait until the creation process is complete.

 

Program Settings

 

Windows Version:

 

 

Mac Version:

 

 

Settings Window:

 

 

Open the Settings dialog to configure the global preferences used by Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator. These settings affect language, video processing, audio handling, subtitle appearance, and other default behaviors.

In the Settings dialog, you can configure the following options:

• Language
  Choose the display language of the program.
• Blu-ray and UHD Processing Mode
  Choose how Blu-ray and 4K UHD source videos are processed:
  • Transcoding: Re-encode the video and audio according to the selected output settings.
  • Passthrough: Keep compatible streams without re-encoding when possible.

Video Tab

• Video Decoder
  Select the decoder used to read source video files. Available options may include Software decoding and hardware acceleration, depending on your system.
• Blu-ray Encoder
  Choose the encoder used for Blu-ray output. Hardware acceleration options may be available if supported by your computer.
• UHD Encoder
  Choose the encoder used for 4K UHD output. Hardware acceleration options may be available if supported by your computer.
• UHD Dynamic Range
  Select the dynamic range format for 4K UHD output, such as SDR, HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision.
• Bitrate (Mb/s)
  Set the video bitrate for DVD, Blu-ray, and UHD output. A higher bitrate can improve video quality but will also increase the output size. A lower bitrate reduces file size but may reduce video quality.

Audio Tab

• Encode Audio
  Encode audio streams to a compatible output format.
• Channel
  Choose the output audio channel setting:
  • 2: Stereo output.
  • 5.1: 5.1-channel surround output.
  • Same as source: Keep the original channel layout when possible.
• Copy Audio Streams
  Copy compatible audio streams directly without re-encoding. This can help preserve original audio quality and reduce processing time.

Other Tab

• Text Subtitles
  Configure the appearance of text subtitles.
• Size
  Set the subtitle text size.
• Color
  Choose the subtitle text color.
• Import titles from file metadata
  Use available file metadata as media item titles when importing source files.
• Loop Playback Without a Menu
  Enable loop playback when the project is created without a disc menu.

After changing the settings, click OK to apply them.

 

Tip: Preview Your Project Before Burning

To avoid creating a disc that does not meet your expectations, we recommend exporting your project as an ISO file first instead of burning it directly to a disc.

 

After the export is complete, you can play the ISO file with the free VLC Media Player:
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You can simply drag and drop the ISO file into VLC Media Player, or open it from the VLC menu by selecting Media > Open File…

 

If the playback, menu navigation, subtitles, audio tracks, and overall quality look correct, you can then burn the ISO file to a disc.

 

You can burn the ISO using the following methods:

 

On Windows:
Use ImgBurn, a disc-burning tool included with Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator. If the program is installed in the default location, you can usually find it at: C:\Program Files\Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator\ImgBurn\ImgBurn.exe

 

 

 

On macOS:
Right-click the ISO file and choose the Burn Disc Image option from the context menu to start the burning process.