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ImgBurn
What it is
ImgBurn is a free application for burning and working with CD, DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray discs. Its modes cover reading discs into image files, building images or discs from files, writing images to discs, verifying readability, and testing drives or media. Supported image formats include BIN, CCD, CDI, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG, and PDI. It can burn Audio CDs from supported DirectShow or ACM file types and build DVD Video, HD DVD Video, or Blu-ray Video discs from specified folder structures. ImgBurn includes an image queue that can share jobs across multiple drives, plus automatic write-speed settings stored by media ID and drive. The site lists Windows 95 through Windows 10, including 64-bit versions. It says Linux and other x86-based Unix systems should run ImgBurn through Wine. The download page lists version 2.5.8.0, released June 16, 2013. The maker points users to the forum Guides section for illustrated instructions and says corporate users should manage their own support issues.
For and against
For
- Free to use.
- Supports CD, DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray.
- Includes image reading, writing, and verification modes.
- Queues image jobs across multiple drives.
- Supports a broad set of image formats.
Against
- Download page lists a 2013 release.
- Linux and Unix use requires Wine.
- Corporate users handle their own support.
The verdict
ImgBurn covers a range of disc-burning, image, verification, and drive-testing tasks at no listed cost. Its download page lists an older release, and the site describes Linux and Unix use through Wine.
Who it suits
ImgBurn suits people who need to create, write, verify, or test optical-disc images and media. Linux and other x86-based Unix users need Wine to run it, according to the site.
Plans and prices
ImgBurn
Freeware · Windows disc burning application
Read 29 Sep 2026 · imgburn.com
On the record
- Audio and video
- It can burn Audio CDs from DirectShow or ACM supported file types and build DVD Video, HD DVD Video and Blu-ray Video discs from the specified folder structures.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Diagnostics
- The Discovery mode can test a drive or media, and burn data such as write speed and buffer levels can be viewed or analyzed with DVDInfoPro.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Disc burning
- ImgBurn is a lightweight application for burning CD, DVD, HD DVD and Blu-ray discs.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Download version
- The download page lists version 2.5.8.0, released June 16, 2013, with a listed file size of 3,870 KB.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Drive features
- It supports current drives without requiring updates and lists booktype, bitsetting and advanced settings support for many major drive brands.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Image formats
- Supported image formats include BIN, CCD, CDI, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG and PDI.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Installer offers
- The changelog says the installer stopped bundling the Ask.com toolbar and that OpenCandy handled product offerings during installation.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- License limits
- The maker says ImgBurn cannot be bundled with a commercial application or sold, while individuals may use it at home or work.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Linux compatibility
- The site says ImgBurn should also run on Linux and other x86-based Unix systems when used with Wine.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Modes
- Its modes read discs to image files, build images or discs from files, write images to discs, verify disc readability, and test drives or media.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Optional utilities
- BurnPlot and DVDInfoPro can plot ImgBurn IBG burn data, and the download page says these utilities are optional and not required for ImgBurn to function.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Privacy and security
- The site privacy policy says forum registration requests an email address, the site uses cookies, Google AdSense and Google Analytics, and account information is password protected; it also says transmission security cannot be guaranteed.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Queues and speed
- Features include an image queue that can share jobs across multiple drives and automatic write speed settings stored by media ID and drive.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to the forum’s Guides section for illustrated how-to guides and says corporate users should handle their own support issues.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Windows support
- The site lists support for Windows 95 through Windows 10, including 64-bit versions.imgburn.com · read 29 Sep 2026
