DVDs are a type of optical disc storage media that can store a significant amount of data. They were first introduced in 1995 and could store up to 4.7 gigabytes (GB) of data. However, over the years, DVD capacities have increased.

Today, a standard DVD can hold up to 8.5 gigabytes (GB) of data, while a dual-layer DVD can hold up to 17 gigabytes (GB) of data. Some high-capacity DVDs can hold up to 50 gigabytes (GB) of data.

How does DVD storage capacity compare to other storage media?

A CD can hold up to 700 megabytes (MB) of data, …