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chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

04-20-2012, 03:07 PM

It's OK to archive photos to a DVD, however, keep in mind that unless it's a dual layer disk, it's only going to hold around 4.7 GB of data. Also, it's a good idea for any kind of long term storage to refresh the DVD. In other words, duplicate it on to a new DVD every once in awhile.

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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,044 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	04-20-2012, 03:07 PM It's OK to archive photos to a DVD, however, keep in mind that unless it's a dual layer disk, it's only going to hold around 4.7 GB of data. Also, it's a good idea for any kind of long term storage to refresh the DVD. In other words, duplicate it on to a new DVD every once in awhile. Community Guidelines
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