Category: CD/DVD Burning Software

Explore free CD and DVD burning software, portable disc utilities, and ISO image tools for Windows. Depending on the application, you can burn data or audio discs, write an existing ISO image to optical media, create an ISO image from a disc or folder, or rip audio CDs. Portability varies: some tools run without installation, while others may require setup or additional components. Check each review for current compatibility and supported formats.

Burn CDs, DVDs, and Disc Images
For disc recording and ISO burning, see ImgBurn, Infra Recorder, CDBurnerXP, and BurnCDCC. Features differ between programs, so choose one based on whether you need to burn files, write an ISO image, or create a disc image.

Create or Convert ISO Images
If you need to make an ISO image instead of burning a physical disc, try Folder2ISO to create an image from a folder, or LC ISO Creator to create an image from a CD or DVD. WinBin2Iso converts BIN image files to ISO format.

Audio CD Burning and Ripping
For creating audio CDs, see Burrrn. If you want to extract tracks from an audio CD or convert audio files between formats, review fre:ac (formerly BonkEnc) for its supported formats and features.

Choosing a Portable Disc Utility
Before downloading, check whether the program supports your version of Windows, the type of optical drive and media you use, and the image formats you need. “Portable” does not always mean every feature works on every PC without administrator access or extra components. Optical drives are increasingly uncommon on newer computers, so ISO creation and conversion tools may be useful even when you no longer burn physical discs.