do you have to format a cd so it will play in any dvd players?

Answer 1

You cannot possible format a CD unless they are CD - RW's but possible there's no subject of formatting CD, to be played in a DVD Player. All you have to do is write the CD in a VCD Format. Software like Nero has the facility. DVD CD should be written in DVD Video Format, so that they too can be played in DVD Players.

BYE

Answer 2

CD/DVD formatting is done automatically when you burn. CD's have only 2 formats, CD-R and CD-RW. RW=rewritable while R is just writable once. This rule applies to DVD+/-R and RW as I explain DVD's below, just know that W can be appended at the end to mean rewritable, and no you don't do this on your computer, you have to buy the correct disc.

DVD-R = dvd minus 4.7 gig
DVD+R = dvd plus 4.7 gig
DVD+-R = [aka dual layer] 8.7 gig

Where gig refers to gigabytes of data stored on a disc, and all 3 formats can record 2 hours of video. DVD- plays in DVD- players and DVD+ plays in DVD+ players. They are not compatible the other way around. Dual layer discs can play in both players; this is the format used by most commercial DVD's. The problem you face is that DVD players normally don't label or otherwise tell you in the instruction manual or on the box or anywhere, whether they'll play + or -. You'll have to test this first. When you buy your discs, look for the + and - symbols on the package as you cannot change them when burning. Dual layer discs on the other hand cost twice as much, and not all DVD burners can write to them. You have to have a dual layer burner.

Answer 3

Inorder to play in a DVD player the CD should be written as a VCD or SVCD.

Incase of re-writabkle cd the disc should be formatted and then written as any of the above mentioned format so that it becomes compatible with the DVD player.