Express Burn

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in ISO Creation Software

Recognised40% of the score55
Phone app26% of the score0
Documented20% of the score98
Free plan14% of the score100

Free plan: Yes
Paid plans from: $2.92/mo
Runs on: Mac, Windows

Summary

Express Burn is software for writing audio, video and data to CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs on Windows and macOS. It can create MP3 or audio CDs from formats including WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG and FLAC. For video, it burns DVDs and Blu-ray discs, supports chapter management and offers PAL or NTSC output. DVD authoring includes more than 20 menu templates, and users can add their own images to them. Data discs can use ISO/Joliet, UDF or Hybrid formats, and the software can create and burn ISO images. Other capabilities include bootable data discs, disc copying, dual-layer burning and support for rewritable media. Command-line operation supports automation and integration with other programs. The free edition costs 0.00 USD per free, does not expire and is limited to non-commercial CD burning. Annual plans cost 34.99 USD per year for CD burning, 49.99 USD per year for CD and DVD recording, or 59.95 USD per year for all supported disc types. NCH says the audio and video functions are for users' own content and cannot break copy or region protections.

Who it is for

Express Burn suits Windows or macOS users who need to create audio, video or data discs. The free edition is limited to non-commercial CD burning.

What is good

Burns CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs.
Creates and burns ISO images.
Includes more than 20 DVD menu templates.
Command-line operation supports automation.

What to know first

Free edition burns CDs only.
Free edition is for non-commercial use.
Audio and video functions cannot break copy protections.

Verdict

Express Burn covers multiple disc types, file formats and authoring options, with command-line operation for automation. Its free edition is narrower than the paid plans, which are sold annually.

Express Burn plans and pricing

All plans

Express Burn Free Free Non-commercial use · does not expire · burns CDs only nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026

Express Burn Plus CD Burner Annual Plan $34.99/yr Annual Audio and data CD burning secure.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026

Express Burn Plus CD + DVD Authoring Annual Plan $49.99/yr Annual CD and DVD recording secure.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026

Express Burn Plus CD + DVD + Blu-ray Authoring Annual Plan $59.95/yr Annual All supported disc types secure.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on ISO creation software

Free plan: Yesnch.com.au
Disc burning: Yesnch.com.au
Bootable media: Yesnch.com.au
Image formats: ISOnch.com.au
Operating systems: cross-platformnch.com.au

Facts

Purpose: Express Burn burns audio, video, and data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Audio: It creates MP3 or audio CDs and supports formats including WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG, and FLAC.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Video: It burns video DVDs and Blu-ray discs, supports chapter management, and offers PAL or NTSC output.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
DVD authoring: DVD authoring includes over 20 menu templates and lets users add custom images to templates.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Data and ISO: Data discs can use ISO/Joliet, UDF, or Hybrid formats, and the software can create and burn ISO images.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Automation: The software supports command-line operation for automation and integration with other programs.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Disc support: It supports recordable and rewritable discs, dual-layer DVD and Blu-ray burning, bootable data discs, and disc copying.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Platforms: The product page lists Windows 7 to 11 and macOS 10.5 or above, along with a disc drive that supports burning, as system requirements.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Free edition limit: The free edition is for non-commercial use, does not expire, and only burns CDs.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Content restrictions: NCH says the software cannot be used to break copy-protected or region-protected videos and audio/video functions are for users' own content.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy: NCH says its programs may collect anonymous usage data such as how often menus or options are used.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Security: NCH says its site uses SSL to encrypt personal information in transit and that it does not store credit card information.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Support: Express Burn support offers troubleshooting and how-to articles, a forum, a help manual, and a contact option for technical support.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026
Maker: NCH Software Pty Ltd says its software development team has released more than 80 applications since 1993.nch.com.au · 2 Oct 2026