When it comes to DVD duplication, the process is exactly the same as CD duplication; except for the fact the capacity of a DVD is much greater than a CD, so it takes a little bit longer to do DVD duplication than CD duplication.

DVD duplication literally is the copying of optical media. In general, it is understood that DVD duplication is the production of small quantities of DVDs from an existing master to recordable DVD media. There are many DVD duplication services available that can handle larger projects. When duplicating DVDs, it is important to know the type of project that requires the service, as different projects will require different types of DVD duplication services.

As one searches for a DVD duplication company, they will likely be asked which kind of disc is needed. Most people assume that all DVDs are the same, but they are not. There is a difference between the DVD's used to manufacture small orders of DVD duplication versus larger orders, which are referred to as DVD replication. It is a good idea to be aware that there are differences. Depending on the size and type of order, a different type of DVD might be used.

Most people looking to get DVD duplication do not realize that the duplication is a digital process, and there is no loss of quality in the copy. Unlike with cassette tapes or photo copies, the copy is an exact duplicate of the original. DVDs store data; so transferring that data does not do anything to hurt the integrity of the information and thus the quality of the DVD. The DVD duplication process is simply copying digital data from one disc to another.

DVD duplication can be a valuable process in the production of marketing and business materials as well as movies and computer data. There is cost and turn time concerns when it comes to DVD duplication versus replication. Most importantly, it is best to take into consideration the amount of DVD duplications that will be needed.

Another aspect about DVD duplication is copy protection. In DVD duplication there is no way to copy protect a DVD duplication. CSS copy protection is only possible in DVD replication, not DVD Duplication. This fact should be considered when deciding between DVD duplication and DVD replication.