Video CD (VCD) is a format that allows video to be played back on computers or players that support the Video CD standard. The advantage of Video CD is that it can be created using the proper software and a CD recorder; a disc recorder isn’t required. On the other hand, VCD quality is comparable to VHS—much lower than disc quality. You can create Video CD files using MPEG1‑VCD presets in the Adobe Media Encoder and then write the files to a recordable CD using a program that can create a VCD. However, because disc media, recorders, and players are widespread and affordable, the demand and support for the VCD format is not as great as it was initially.