DVD and CD burning software that can create images, verify data and control numerous settings for burning data.
Seeking a versatile, feature-rich CD and DVD burning solution that's not only a breeze to use but also absolutely free? Look no further than ImgBurn. Despite its somewhat dated appearance and lack of updates since 2013, this resilient software continues to hold its own as a top contender in the disc-burning world.
Outdated, but still a competent software package
A nostalgic blast from the past, ImgBurn's interface refuses to conform to contemporary standards, delighting long-time users with its classic aesthetic. With a plethora of options at your fingertips, you can effortlessly burn images to discs, write files to discs, and even create images from discs or files.
But wait, there's more! ImgBurn doesn't stop there. You can verify data integrity post-burning, identify newly inserted discs, and enjoy support for a wide array of image filetypes, such as BIN, CUE, DVD, IMG, ISO, MDS, and NRG.
Easy to navigate
Embarking on your disc-burning journey is a cinch: simply choose your source image file, target disc, write speed, and copy quantity. Uncertain about your settings? No problem! Give the test mode a whirl to check for errors without compromising your disc.
Catering to both casual and advanced users, ImgBurn offers customizable settings for those wielding BenQ, Lite-ON, Pioneer, Plextor, or Samsung burners (including OEM). Planning multiple burn sessions? Activate the handy desktop dropzone for quick and easy drag-and-drop file management.
A number of useful options and customizations
Enhance your experience with supplementary tools designed to modify ISO volume labels, generate CUE, DVD, and MDS files, probe SCSI/ATAPI devices, auto-adjust disc writing speed, and reset the DMS. A veritable treasure trove of configuration options awaits in the software's settings panel, covering everything from sounds to file locations.
To conclude
In conclusion, ImgBurn boasts a comprehensive suite of disc-burning tools. And, as the cherry on top, the software entertains with an array of whimsical messages in the status bar – a quirky touch you won't want to miss.
Features of ImgBurn
- Build: Create an image file from files on your computer or network - or you can write the files directly to a disc.
- Discovery: Put your drive / media to the test! Used in combination with DVDInfoPro, you can check the quality of the burns your drive is producing.
- Read: Read a disc to an image file.
- Verify: Check a disc is 100% readable. Optionally, you can also have ImgBurn compare it against a given image file to ensure the actual data is correct.
- Write: Write an image file to a disc.
Compatibility and License
ImgBurn is provided under a freeware license on Windows from CD burner software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 2.5.8.0 is the latest version last time we checked.
LIGHTNING UK! accepts donations for the continued development of this free software.
What version of Windows can ImgBurn run on?
ImgBurn can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It runs on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems with no dedicated 64-bit download provided.
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