Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Burning files across multiple CDs or DVDs

I have 5GB of files in one folder on 2 DVDs (Can only put 4GB on one DVD) without breaking them apart. Is there a way to do this in OSX? Maybe a script or 3rd party application? Right now I used Stuffit Deluxe to make 4GB archives. Wondering if there is something easier. Thanks.

MacPro (Early 2008), Mac OS X (10.5.8), 2 x 2.8 Ghz Quad Core, 8GB RAM, ATI Radeon HD 2600

Posted on Mar 23, 2011 9:55 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Mar 23, 2011 9:58 AM

Not sure if OS X's built in Burn can do it, but Toast Titanium can span disks.
4 replies

Mar 23, 2011 11:08 AM in response to Eric Basir

Yes. If the data you choose to burn will take up more than one disk, spanning is automatically chosen and the interface tells you how many disks you'll need. You have the option to "Avoid splitting files when spanning". A good precautionary option if you're worried about an important file not reading back off a disk it has to cross over to. You end up with as many normal disks as it takes. There's no need to read them back in any particular order as long as you don't let it split files.

Burning files across multiple CDs or DVDs

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.