Data recording on optical media has not yet completely lost its popularity. There are still many DVD ripping and burning software that are more or less difficult to use.
Free products
If you need to write data to an optical disc as soon as possible and effortlessly, for example, save a system image for recovery or make a backup, then the standard Windows tool is best for you. It is built into File Explorer, you don't have to install anything extra. Just insert a blank DVD into your drive and select "Burn Disc" in the window that opens. In Windows 8 Explorer, you can do this using the toolbar at the top. Select the "Management" tab, and then - "Burn to disk".
If you still want to use third-party software, then, first of all, pay attention to the ImgBurn program. It is a free utility that is easy to use and suitable for any level of user. With ImgBurn, you can not only burn audio discs of any format, DVDs with video, but also create an image (iso) from files on your computer or the network, check discs for readability, and control the drive from the program (open and close). The DVDInfoPro option, available for a fee, will analyze and display the process of burning a disc, including buffering level and write speed.
Another popular free software for burning discs is InfraRecorder. The program's capabilities are almost similar to those of ImgBurn. It has a simple interface, but unlike ImgBurn, it does not support Blu-ray and HD-DVD burning. It is worth trying both programs and choosing the one that suits your preferences.
Paid solutions
One of the most popular paid disc burning software among power users is Nero Burning ROM. It implements various features: you can create and burn disc images, rip audio CDs and convert music to your preferred format. In addition, Nero allows you to protect your data with a password, and a special writing technology prevents read errors on scratched and worn discs. The program offers some unique options that attract users. When burning a disc in Nero Burning ROM, you can set it to play a specific file after inserting the DVD into the drive. Large files that do not fit on one medium can be split into several parts and make the most efficient use of free disk space.
Another powerful disc burning software is Ashampoo Burning Studio. In addition to the standard features, it supports encryption, allows you to create covers and booklets, and also provides the ability to back up data from your mobile devices.
