[Project Workflow] └── Start Wizard └── Choose Disc Format (DVD / BD / AVCHD) └── Create Custom Menu Layout ├── Set Motion Track Background ├── Define Custom Navigation Routing └── Add Pop-up Sub-Menus (Blu-ray Only) Motion and Pop-up Menus
Complete creative control over menu structure, buttons, and navigation behavior.
One of the biggest hurdles in disc creation is formatting. A 2-hour movie might take 6 hours to encode if settings are wrong. TAW6 includes a that scans your video files and automatically suggests optimal settings. If your video is 29.97 fps interlaced (standard camcorder output), it suggests de-interlacing or telecine options. If it is 23.976 fps film, it configures pulldown correctly. This automation saves hours of manual VFR (Variable Frame Rate) correction. tmpgenc authoring works 6
As of writing, TMPGEnc Authoring Works 6 retails around . This is a perpetual license—not a subscription. Given that Pegasys has supported TAW5 for nearly 5 years, you can expect TAW6 to be your go-to tool for the next half-decade.
Before burning a disc, the simulation stage provides a virtual remote control and hardware player interface. This allows you to test menu navigation, first-play actions, button highlights, audio switching, and subtitle tracking exactly as a consumer would experience it on a television. Stage 5: Output TAW6 includes a that scans your video files
Whether you want to build or use basic templates
High-definition authoring optimized for playback on camcorders, memory cards, and PlayStation consoles. Smart Rendering Engine This automation saves hours of manual VFR (Variable
The built-in video editor uses a frame-accurate timeline. By utilizing , the software analyzes changes in the video tracking to automatically find scene cuts, making it incredibly simple to remove commercial breaks or separate raw footage into distinct chapters. Hardware Acceleration
Creating high-quality physical media remains essential for filmmakers, videographers, and archivists who need reliable, standalone playback. TMPGEnC Authoring Works 6 stands out as one of the most powerful and intuitive software solutions for turning raw video files into polished DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and AVCHD media.
| Feature Area | TMPGEnc Authoring Works 5 | TMPGEnc Authoring Works 6 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 32-bit | 64-bit native for improved performance | | Input Formats | Standard formats (MPEG, AVI, etc.) | Adds H.265/HEVC, MXF, XAVC S, WebM, Animated GIF | | Smart Rendering | Available | Enhanced Engine for faster output | | Menu Creation | Standard templates | 90+ templates, Advanced Highlight, Track BGM | | Editing Features | Standard editing | Real-time format conversion, Quick Cut, enhanced Undo/Redo | | Removed Features | N/A | DV/HDV Capturing, CUDA encoder |
Always output your project as an ISO file first. It serves as a permanent backup, allowing you to burn duplicate copies in the future without rebuilding the project.