The Best ImgBurn AlternativesTop Disc Burners & DVD Copying Utilities like ImgBurn

ImgBurn is described as 'Lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application (39 languages) that everyone should have in their toolkit. ImgBurn supports a wide range of image file formats. It can burn Audio CDs from any file type supported via DirectShow / ACM' and is a leading Disc Burner in the cd/dvd tools category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ImgBurn for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and PortableApps.com apps. The best ImgBurn alternative is CDBurnerXP. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try WinCDEmu or DAEMON Tools. Other great apps like ImgBurn are K3b, AnyBurn, UltraISO and Brasero.

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  1. CDBurnerXP icon

    CDBurnerXP

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    CDBurnerXP is a free application to burn CDs and DVDs, including Blu-Ray and HD-DVDs. It also includes the feature to burn and create ISOs, as well as a multilanguage interface. Everyone, even companies, can use it for free.

    49 CDBurnerXP alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    CDBurnerXP screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The last version (4.5.8.7128) is from November 2019.

    CDBurnerXP Features

    1.  DVD Burner
    2.  Convert installation CD/DVD to USB
    3.  Portable
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Multiple languages
    6.  CD Burner

    CDBurnerXP VS ImgBurn

     

    • Most users think CDBurnerXP is a great ImgBurn alternative.

    • CDBurnerXP is the most popular Windows alternative to ImgBurn.

    • CDBurnerXP is the most popular free alternative to ImgBurn.

    • CDBurnerXP is Free Personal and ProprietaryImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
  2. WinCDEmu icon

    WinCDEmu

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    WinCDEmu is an open-source CD/DVD/BD emulator - a tool that allows you to mount optical disc images by simply clicking on them in Windows Explorer. If you have downloaded an ISO image and want to use it without burning it to a blank disc, WinCDEmu is the easiest way to do it.

    39 WinCDEmu alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • EE flagEstonia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    WinCDEmu screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 4.1, released on September 29, 2015, can be still downloaded from GitHub

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Mounting ISO
    2.  Disk Imaging
    3.  Mounting drives
    4.  Emulation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Virtual Disk
    7.  Portable
    8.  CD Burner
    9.  Multiple languages

    WinCDEmu VS ImgBurn

     

    • WinCDEmu is the most popular Open Source alternative to ImgBurn.

    • WinCDEmu is Free and Open SourceImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
    • WinCDEmu is LightweightImgBurn is not according to our users
  4. DAEMON Tools icon

    DAEMON Tools

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    Comprehensive disc imaging software supporting VHDs, ZIP archives, and password protection. Offers optical media emulation, iSCSI access, encryption via TrueCrypt, and up to 32 virtual drives. Essential for creating TrueCrypt images, emulating devices, encrypting data, and integrating with Windows systems.

    43 DAEMON Tools alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    DAEMON Tools screenshot 1

    DAEMON Tools Features

    1.  Disk Imaging
    2.  Disc Burner
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  Virtual Disk
    5.  ISO Editing
    6. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Stream video to Android TV

    DAEMON Tools VS ImgBurn

     

    • DAEMON Tools is the most popular Mac alternative to ImgBurn.

    • DAEMON Tools is Freemium and ProprietaryImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
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    K3b

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    K3b is a CD and DVD authoring application for the KDE desktop environment for Unix-like computer operating systems. It provides a graphical user interface to perform most CD/DVD burning tasks like creating an Audio CD from a set of audio files or copying a CD/DVD, as well as...

    51 K3b alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE
    K3b screenshot 1

    K3b Features

    1.  CD Burner
    2.  DVD Burner
    3.  Ad-free

    K3b VS ImgBurn

     
    Comments about K3b as an Alternative to ImgBurn
    mb5ps35b8
    Positive Dec 29, 2024
    0

    doesnt burn cue files, says image format not recognised. The cue files work fine in imgburn and cdrdao

    Guest
    Positive Jun 26, 2018
    0

    It's pretty easy to use. It does everything that I need. And I never had a problem with it, never.

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    • Most users think K3b is a great ImgBurn alternative.

    • K3b is the most popular Linux alternative to ImgBurn.

    • K3b is Free and Open SourceImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
  7. AnyBurn icon

    AnyBurn

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    AnyBurn is a light weight but professional CD / DVD / Blu-ray burning software that everyone must have. It provides a free and complete solution for burning.

    48 AnyBurn alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    AnyBurn screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  ISO Editing
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Works Offline

    AnyBurn VS ImgBurn

     
    Comments about AnyBurn as an Alternative to ImgBurn
    Top Positive Comment
    Klementh
    Feb 16, 2017
    1

    Because it's free without adware, it's powerful, and it's not discontinued.

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    Guest
    Positive Apr 3, 2025
    0

    free lightweight still updated

    Daniele Basso
    Positive Sep 27, 2020
    1

    Is the only one that isn't discontinued or bundleware...

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    • Most users think AnyBurn is a great ImgBurn alternative.

    • AnyBurn is Freemium and ProprietaryImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
    • AnyBurn is LightweightImgBurn is not according to our users
  8. UltraISO icon

    UltraISO

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    Directly edit and extract ISO or DVD image files, manage directories and boot info, create images from hard drive or physical media, convert between formats, optimize file structure, integrate with shell, and handle virtual drives and bootable media.

    55 UltraISO alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    UltraISO screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (9.7.6.3860) was released in July 2023.

    UltraISO Features

    1.  Create bootable USB
    2.  ISO Editing
    3.  Convert Img to ISO
    4.  Burn iso
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  ISO ripping
    7.  IT Asset Management
    8.  Create bootable CD
    9.  Windows XP Compatibility
    10.  Based on Arch Linux

    UltraISO VS ImgBurn

     

    • Some users think UltraISO is a great ImgBurn alternative, some don't.

    • UltraISO is the most popular commercial alternative to ImgBurn.

    • UltraISO is Paid and ProprietaryImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
  10. Brasero icon

    Brasero

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    Brasero is an application to burn CD/DVD for the GNOME Desktop. It is designed to be as simple as possible and has some unique features to enable users to create their discs easily and quickly.

    44 Brasero alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • GNOME
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner
    5.  DVD Menu creation
    6.  No installation required

    Brasero VS ImgBurn

     
    Comments about Brasero as an Alternative to ImgBurn
    Guest
    Negative Jul 25, 2017
    1

    Didn't burn audio CD properly

    Guest
    Negative Dec 24, 2015
    -1

    No Blu-Ray support. ImgBurn does Blu-Ray.

    ImgBurn Icon
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    • Most users think Brasero is a great ImgBurn alternative.

    • Brasero is Free and Open SourceImgBurn is Free and Proprietary
    • Brasero is LightweightImgBurn is not according to our users
  11. InfraRecorder icon

    InfraRecorder

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    InfraRecorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features; all through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.

    37 InfraRecorder alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    InfraRecorder screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project seems to be abandoned. Last version, 0.53, released in September 2012, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    InfraRecorder Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Burn iso
    3.  CD Burner
    4.  DVD Burner

    InfraRecorder VS ImgBurn

     
  12. Nero Burning ROM icon

    Nero Burning ROM

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    Powerful tool for disc burning and multimedia tasks with support for various formats, SecurDisc 4.0 protection, and ISO creation, offering professional-level security, conversion, and ripping features for flawless performance across CD, DVD, and Blu-ray.

    54 Nero Burning ROM alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Nero Burning ROM screenshot 1

    Nero Burning ROM Features

    1.  Lossless Audio
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Support for 4K
    5.  Add WV files
    6.  CD Burner
    7.  DVD Burner

    Nero Burning ROM VS ImgBurn

     
  13. BurnAware icon

    BurnAware

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    Feature-rich disc burning software offering intuitive interface, bootable disk creation, ISO image production, versatile audio, video, and data disc support, alongside efficient resource usage and comprehensive file format burning, including DMG and IMG.

    40 BurnAware alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    BurnAware screenshot 1
    Bundleware

    It suggests to install a DVD ripper and Opera during the installation process, and both boxes are checked by default.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Lossless Audio
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Hardware Accelerated
    6.  Create bootable CD
    7.  CD Burner
    8.  DVD Burner

    BurnAware VS ImgBurn

     
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