"I've seen some commercial Blu-ray discs with fully text-based menus, without any picture menu items. When navigating these menus, the selected text item is underlined, making it easy to see which option is active. I want to create a similar Blu-ray disc with a clean, professional menu where selected items are highlighted with an underline. However, I’m unsure which software to use or how to configure the menus properly."

Most Blu-ray and DVD authoring software don’t support underlined highlight menus, but fortunately, Yuhan Blu-ray DVD Creator does. Let’s explore how to create a Blu-ray or DVD with an underlined menu.

Part 1. Create a Blu-ray Disc with an Underlined Menu Using Yuhan Blu-ray Creator

Yuhan Blu-ray Creator is a robust and user-friendly software designed for creating professional Blu-ray discs. It offers extensive customization options, including the ability to design text-based menus with underline effects—similar to the sleek menus found on commercial Blu-ray discs.

The software supports multiple audio tracks and subtitles, including high-quality audio formats like EAC3, TrueHD (Dolby Atmos), DTS HD Master, and Blu-ray PCM. Yuhan Blu-ray Creator is also compatible with all Blu-ray frame rates, including 23.976fps, 24fps, 25fps, 29.97fps, 50fps, and 59.94fps. Beyond video, the software allows you to create Blu-rays with photos and music as well.

With over 30 menu templates and nearly full customization options, you can create a truly unique Blu-ray experience. Yuhan Blu-ray Creator supports three types of highlight effects—frame, underline, and text color change—so you can choose the style that best fits your project. It also offers four scene menu display modes: File (Icon), File (Text), Chapter (Icon), and Chapter (Text), giving you flexibility in how your content is presented.

Key Features of Yuhan Blu-ray Creator:

• Burn videos, photos and music in any format to Blu-ray.
• Supports multiple audio tracks, multiple subtitles and external subtitles.
• Supports 1080P and 720P output resolutions.
• Supports retaining EAC3, TrueHD (Dolby Atmos), DTS HD Master, Blu-ray PCM high-quality audio.
• Supports all Blu-ray frame rates, 23.976fps, 24fps, 25fps, 29.97fps, 50fps, 59.94fps.
• Supports automatic import of chapter information from video files.
• Supports transcoding and pass through working modes.
• Supports three outputs: Blu-ray folder, ISO and burn to disc.
• Automatically rotate videos shot vertically.
• 30+ menu templates and almost completely custom menus.
• Supports three Highlight display modes: frame, underline, change text color.
• Four scene menu display modes: File(Icon), File(Text), Chapter(Icon), Chapter(Text).
• Available for Windows and Mac.

Steps to create a Blu-ray with underline highlighted menus:

Before we start, we need to download and install Yuhan Blu-ray Creator. If your computer is Windows, you can click the button on the left below to download it. If your computer is Mac, please click the button on the right below to download it.

Step 1: Add Media Files

After launching the software, go to the "Blu-ray" tab at the top to begin creating your Blu-ray. Click on "Add Video" to import video files, "Add Picture" to include images, or "Add Music" to add music files. If your video contains multiple audio tracks and subtitles, you can easily select your preferred options from the corresponding drop-down menus for audio and subtitles. At the bottom of the interface, you can choose the output resolution (1080P or 720P), disc capacity (BD50 or BD25), and frame rate (23.976fps, 24fps, 25fps, 29.97fps, 50fps, or 59.94fps).

Step 2: Video Settings (Optional)

Click the "Edit" button on the right side of the loaded video to open the video settings window. In this window, you can adjust the start and end times of the video, as well as customize chapters according to your preferences. If your video file already includes chapters, Yuhan Blu-ray Creator will automatically import them, ensuring smooth playback.

Step 3: Disk Menu Settings

Click the "Select Menu" button to open the menu settings dialog. Here, you can browse through the available templates on the right and customize them to suit your needs. You can set unique background images and music for each menu page and rearrange the layout by dragging menu items to different positions. Double-click any menu item to edit its text or appearance. Additionally, you can remove specific elements from the main menu, such as thumbnails, titles, or the "Settings" button, to create a more personalized experience.

To create a menu with an underline highlight, go to the "Basic" page and set the "Highlight Display" option to "Draw an underline." This will make the selected text menu item appear with an underline when activated by the remote control. You can also double-click the text menu item and check "Hide Text" if you prefer to use the menu item as an overlay on the background image.

Step 4: Advanced Settings

Yuhan Blu-ray Creator offers advanced settings that can be accessed through the software's settings window. In this section, you can choose the processing mode for creating your Blu-ray: transcoding or pass-through. Additionally, you can configure the video decoder, video encoder, and set the encoding bitrate to optimize the quality and performance of your Blu-ray creation.

Step 5: Output Settings

You can save your Blu-ray project as a BDMV folder, an ISO image, or burn it directly to a disc. Additionally, you can customize the disc label, select the default audio track, and choose the default subtitle to enhance your viewing experience.

Step 6: Start authoring

Click the "Start" button, and Yuhan Blu-ray Creator will begin the process. The time required may vary, typically taking one to two hours, depending on your computer's configuration. Once the process is complete, the disc will be ejected, and you’ll have a Blu-ray with an underlined highlighted menu ready for viewing.

Part 2. Create a DVD Disc with an Underlined Menu Using Yuhan DVD Creator

Yuhan DVD Creator offers similar features to the Blu-ray version, but is specifically designed for DVD creation. It supports making DVDs from a variety of video, photo, and music formats. The software is compatible with all DVD burning discs, including DVD5 and DVD9, and supports both PAL and NTSC output. You can also choose between 4:3 and 16:9 video aspect ratios.

Yuhan DVD Creator provides over 30 menu templates, with nearly full customization options for the menus. It supports two highlight display modes: frame and underline. Additionally, there are four scene menu display modes: File (Icon), File (Text), Chapter (Icon), and Chapter (Text). The software also includes the "First Play" feature, allowing you to specify content to play automatically when the DVD is first inserted.

If you want to make a DVD with an underline menu, the steps are almost the same as those used in Blu-ray creation. Here is a detailed demonstration:

Steps to create a DVD with underline highlighted menus:

Before we start, we need to download and install Yuhan DVD Creator. If your computer is Windows, you can click the button on the left below to download it. If your computer is Mac, please click the button on the right below to download it.

Step 1: Add Video Files

Step 2: Video Settings (Optional)

To further customize your video, click the Edit icon next to the video entry to open the video settings window. Here, you can crop the video, adjust the volume, set chapters, and select the language for the audio track and subtitles to suit your preferences.

Step 3: Select a menu template and customize it

Yuhan DVD Creator offers over 30 customizable disc menu templates, allowing users to easily personalize their DVDs. To customize the menu, simply click "Select Menu" on the main interface. From there, you can modify the background and music for each menu page and choose from four scene menu display modes: File (Icon), File (Text), Chapter (Icon), and Chapter (Text).

To create a menu with underline highlighting, go to the "Basic" page and set the "Highlight" option to "Draw Underline." This will cause the selected text menu item to be underlined when activated by the remote control. Additionally, you can double-click the text menu item and check "Hide Text" if you prefer to use the menu item as an overlay on the background image.

Step 4: Output Settings

Step 5: Start authoring

Once you click the "Start" button, Yuhan DVD Creator will begin the creation process. When the disc is ejected, the production is complete, and your DVD is ready to use.

Part 3. How to Burn ISO to Disc on Windows for Free

There are two free ways to burn Blu-ray or DVD ISO on Windows, they are Windows built-in burning tool and third-party free tool ImgBurn.

1. Using built-in Windows tools

If you've created an ISO file containing your Blu-ray or DVD project and want to burn it to a disc, you can do so for free using built-in Windows tools.

Step 1: Download the ISO File

Make sure the ISO file is saved on your computer.

Step 2: Insert a Blank Disc

Insert a blank DVD or Blu-ray into your optical drive.

Step 3: Right-Click on the ISO

Find the ISO file on your computer and right-click it. Select the “Burn Disc Image” option from the context menu.

Step 4: Select the Burn Drive

In the new window that appears, select your burner drive from the drop-down menu. You can also choose whether to verify the disc after burning.

Step 5: Start Burning

Click “Burn” to begin the process. Windows will burn the ISO file to the disc and notify you once it’s finished.

2. Using free tool ImgBurn

Step 1: Download and Install ImgBurn

If you haven’t already installed ImgBurn, you can download it from the official website or a trusted source. Follow these steps:

• Visit the official ImgBurn website or a reputable download site.
• Download the latest version of ImgBurn.
• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Launch ImgBurn after installation.

Step 2: Insert a Blank Disc

Before proceeding, insert a blank disc into your CD/DVD/Blu-ray burner:

• For DVDs, use a blank DVD-R or DVD+R.
• For Blu-rays, use a blank BD-R or BD-RE.
• For CDs, use a blank CD-R or CD-RW.

Make sure your drive is detected by ImgBurn.

Step 3: Select "Write Image File to Disc"

• Open ImgBurn.
• On the main menu, select "Write image file to disc."
  This option allows you to burn an ISO image onto a blank disc.

Step 4: Load the ISO File

• Click the "Browse for a file" icon (a folder icon) next to "Source".
• Locate and select the ISO file you want to burn.
• Once selected, ImgBurn will display information about the ISO file, including its size and disc type.

Step 5: Choose the Destination Drive

Ensure your DVD or Blu-ray burner is selected in the "Destination" field.

Step 6: Adjust Burn Settings (Optional)

Before burning, you may want to adjust the following settings:

• Write Speed: Choose a suitable speed (e.g., 4x or 8x for DVDs, 2x or 4x for Blu-rays) to ensure a stable burn.
• Verify: Check the "Verify" box to have ImgBurn verify the disc after burning.
• Number of Copies: Set how many copies you want to burn.

Step 7: Start Burning

• Click the "Write" button (a big disc icon with an arrow pointing to it).
• ImgBurn will begin burning the ISO file to your disc.
• Wait for the process to complete. This may take several minutes, depending on the size of the ISO and the write speed.

Part 4. How to Burn ISO to Disc on Mac for Free

Mac users can also burn ISO files to discs without using third-party software.

Step 1: Insert a Blank Disc

Insert a blank DVD or Blu-ray disc into your Mac’s optical drive or external burner.

Step 2: Open Disk Utility

Navigate to Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.

Step 3: Mount the ISO

In Disk Utility, drag the ISO file into the left sidebar. Select the ISO file, then click “Burn” from the top menu.

Step 4: Select the Disc

Choose the correct blank disc and click “Burn” to begin the process. Disk Utility will handle the rest, and you’ll get a notification when it’s finished.

Part 5. Conclusion

Creating a Blu-ray or DVD disc with an underlined menu is a great way to make your projects look more professional and user-friendly. With tools like Yuhan Blu-ray Creator and Yuhan DVD Creator, this task becomes simple and intuitive. Both programs allow you to customize menus, including the ability to highlight text with underlines, just like you would see on commercial discs.

After you've designed your menu, the burning process on both Windows and Mac is quick and easy with built-in tools. Whether you’re using a Blu-ray burner or DVD burner, you now have the knowledge to create stunning, functional discs that will impress your audience.

By following these steps, you can confidently design and burn Blu-ray or DVD discs with underlined, highlighted menus—creating a sleek and professional presentation for any project. Happy burning!

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