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ImgBurn


ImgBurn carries on from where DVD Decrypter left off! ImgBurn can write most types of CD/DVD/Blu-ray/BD images and it supports all the latest writers (including booktype / bitsetting on many of the major ones - i.e. BenQ, LiteOn, NEC, Plextor, Sony). Create ISO's from files on your hard disk, or burning them direct to a disc. You can even use ImgBurn to erase / format your rewritable media! Supported image formats: BIN, CDI, CDR, DVD, GCM, GI, IMG, ISO, LST, MDS, NRG, PDI, UDI

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Version:2.5.0.0
Released:20090727

Size:2.1MB

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Version history:
2.5.0.0 Released: Sunday 26th July 2009

* Added: An 'Advanced' input mode to build mode where you have total control over the layout of the disc and can add new folders, change names etc. (i.e. you're no longer limited to burning an existing folder structure on your hard disc as-is)
* Added: Optional logging when hidden or system files/folders are skipped in Build mode due to the current settings (i.e. when 'Include Hidden Files' or 'Include System Files' are disabled).
* Added: Yet another attempt at setting the write speed - this one does it 100% by the book. It fills the fields in the performance descriptor sent via 'SET STREAMING' with the values returned in the descriptor after issuing the 'GET PERFORMANCE' command. (The previous best method of setting the speed missed one field out)
* Added: An option (off by default) to enable the enumeration of medium changer devices (this was previously always enabled) on the I/O tab in the Settings.
* Added: Support for enumerating medium changer devices via the SPTI 'Device Interface' method too - previously it was always done by 'Device Class'.
* Added: The graph data preview in the Settings now uses a default value for media/volume id if one isn't available based on the current media/image file.
* Added: Support for another IOCTL for locking the drive - this one (only) appears to work with the 'Device Interface' enumeration method of the SPTI I/O interface ('lock volume' doesn't).
* Added: Support for using 'Opti Drive Control' as the IBG viewer when you click the 'Display Graph Data' buttons/menu option.
* Added: ImgBurn now adds itself to the context menu's 'Open With' submenu for files it's associated with.
* Added: Debug logging to the function that compares the image file/disc layouts.
* Added: Option to disable the 'Fix VTS Sectors' function when building a DVD Video disc.
* Added: The 'Create DVD File' feature can now make DVD files with the MediaType field set to 'CD'.
* Added: Support for saving ...

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Guides and How to's:
BD2DVD: Blu-ray to DVD guide - Read
How to make and burn ISO images with PgcEdit - Read
ImgBurn guides, Burn DVD-Video folder, Build mode, Create single layer and dual layer ISOs - Read
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ImgBurn2

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This is a GREAT tool!! I was about to spend bucks for commercial stuff I really didn't want because there isn't much out there for Vista when I ran across this new version. After one false start (my fault!) I got a great backup to one of the kids annimated movies. So then I tried it on a film I was about to loan out, and after resetting the total size in DVD Shrink, got a copt that I can't tell (for quality) from the original - in less than one hour. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, but watch the total sixe it you are going over 2 hours on a 4.5 gb dvd!! MANY THANKS!!!!!!

Posted August 22, 2009 by dhscheid. Tool version 2.5.0.0 using OS Vista
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This is by far the best program to burn ISO files.
It's small, fast and feature-rich, just what I like about software.
It's actually difficult to understand why this is freeware although I'm not really complaining about that ;-)


Posted August 01, 2009 by Twitter911. Tool version 2.5.0.0 using OS Vista
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2.4.2.0 is the last version that consistently builds and/or reads from source dvd without cyclonic redundancy error. I can copy and paste without issues from the VIDEO_TS folder, but on the same disc using imgburn (after v2.4.2.0) I get "cyclonic redundancy", so I click "retry" and imgburn will continue... for about a minute and then it pops the error up again. Great software outside of this issue i'm having with the latest versions.

Btw, I'm using a BenQ 1640 drive. All versions prior to 2.4.2.0 build without issue... every version since I've had issues with.

Posted May 06, 2009 by thomseye. Tool version 2.4.2.0 using OS WinXP
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ImgBurn is the best disk burning software I ever used, and surprisingly, it's free. Every burn I ever did with ImgBurn was successful, not one coaster. You can create any conceivable kind of disk with ImgBurn, data, music, video, DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray, bootable disk, you name it. And it has funny sayings sprinkled throughout the program that will bring a smile to your face.

The "write speeds missing text" bug was fixed in version 2.4.4.0.

Posted April 16, 2009 by LedAstray. Tool version 2.4.4.0 using OS Vista 64-bit
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Guides: http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showforum=4






There seems to be a bug in this version, inasmuch as the available burn speeds are no longer visible.

http://forum.imgburn.com/index.php?showtopic=9742

Posted April 02, 2009 by sambat. Tool version 2.4.3.0 using OS WinXP
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"Holy update Batman!!"
The Best keeps getting better.

Posted April 01, 2009 by hech54. Tool version 2.4.3.0 using OS WinXP
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Ditto what louv68 says. It's the best out there and has been since DVDDecrytor went under. If you are having problems, look at your media or burner or compatibility of the 2. Update your firmware, it's not Imgburn.

Posted February 08, 2009 by ricoman. Tool version 2.4.2.0 using OS WinXP
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To beavis below. You are totally in the minority. This is the Rolls-Royce of DVD burning apps. The fails are either due to something goofed-up in your setup, using cheap discs or a failing burner. I can burn fine on even one of my lowly computers, a 900Mhz Athlon. It burns fine even onto cheap discs. I've turned so many people onto this application, because it just plain works. People who had problems getting playable DVD's with other apps and switched, have had nothing but near 100% results with this awesome tool. Anyone on this forum who is in the know, will agree with me. It burns CD's just fine too. Whatever problem you're having, I assure you it's not ImgBurns fault. It's in my top 10 list of best freeware apps of all time.

Posted February 08, 2009 by louv68. Tool version 2.4.2.0 using OS WinXP
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iso burns fail approx 3 out of every 4 tries. direct dvd folder to dvd disc function fails everytime, producing a useless, wasted disc. creating an iso image from dvd folder seems to work ok, but takes a very long time to finish. disc verify mode does not work at all. it ALWAYS says the burn was successful, even if it just made a total coaster. disc time reporting is erroneous. overall, i would say this tool rates somewhere between highly unreliable and a total waste of time, effort and blank dvd's. but still better than nero, which messes up the burn every time. at least with this tool you've got a 20 - 25 percent chance you might get something that will play. and its free, so thanks to the developers for a valiant effort at producing a fee disc burning tool.

note: i have only tried this software with dvd. i have not tried any cd's. it may do ok with cd's, but certainly lacks reliability in creating dvd's.

Posted February 08, 2009 by _beavis_. Tool version 2.4.2.0 using OS WinXP
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When I needed a tool that burns DVD-Video (UDF) from a HDD folder, I was lucky to find that good ole ImgBurn does it in a single click. Just as reliable as it would do a trivial computer file backup on DVD (ISO FS). And you can't beat the price!

Posted October 31, 2008 by neato-mosquito. Tool version Always the latest using OS WinXP
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As the previous poster stated, there is coding and then there is LUK coding. He can even find room to add his witty comments in a tiny package!

I hope he has been made a multi-millionaire thru the donation process.

Posted July 24, 2008 by GKar. Tool version 2.4.2.0 using OS WinXP
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LUK must be feeling real good knowing that his software is one of the best there is.

Posted July 22, 2008 by dialysis1a. Tool version 2.4.2.0 using OS WinXP
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Today I used it to copy an audio CD. First I read the audio CD into an image file. ImgBurn created a bin and cue file. The cue file was a standard audio CD cuesheet complete with CD-Text. Then I wrote the image file to CD. This program just gets better and better!

Posted May 29, 2008 by dphirschler. Tool version 2.4.1.0 using OS WinXP
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Prior to becoming familiar with Imgburn I didnt think much of it. After thoroughly reading some of the guides on it, I have become more confident in this program. I have burned a few .avi's, DVD folders, and Bin/Cue's, ALL WITHOUT ERROR! Like many others, I was stuck on Nero's Burning Rom specifically for burning, but nooooooooooooow?, It's Good Bye Nero, Helloooooo ImgBurn! Thanks Lightning UK, your work is well appreciated.

Posted May 21, 2008 by Hittz. Tool version 2.4.1.0 using OS WinXP
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Great burning tool, the best I have ever used. i highly recommend this program if you want fast burning great looking DVDs.

Posted April 09, 2008 by deanb62. Tool version 2.4.1.0 using OS WinXP
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This FREE tool is great and works as designed. One of the few free tools worth sending a contribution to for the continued work! With this software, there is no need for any bloat-ware (i.e. Nero,etc).

Posted April 03, 2008 by Wink Dinkerson. Tool version 2.4.1.0 using OS Vista
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10's across the board, and thanks for a great guide as well. If all freeware were this magnificent the world would be a beautiful place!!

Posted February 16, 2008 by soflawill. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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And it provides entertainment too .....check the bottom of the splash screen


Posted February 14, 2008 by otpw1. Tool version 2.4 using OS WinXP
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Thanks Lightning UK! What do you do in your spare time? :o) I actually read the entire list of changes for 2.4.0.0 and picked up a few pointers although most of it was over my head. I was then surprised to see ImgBurn open differently with some deference to newbies, so they can select the type of task from a clearly labeled graphic, and the log file also opens automatically. I guess I'm slightly past the newbie hump and don't need that anymore, so went through all of the Settings and changed everything back to "normal", plus added a couple of personal preferences such as opening the disc tray after a Verify. I look forward to giving it a tryout and trust that the behind the scenes burning chores are as reliable as ever, maybe a bit moreso. Cheerio!

Posted February 14, 2008 by JohnnyBob. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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Simply put this is the best burning tool you can get.

Can't believe it's free!

Posted February 11, 2008 by laspis59. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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This software is now THE premiere CD/DVD burning program. The added audio CD functionality with adjustable pre-gaps is just what I was waiting for. Outstanding effort Lightning UK!

Posted February 10, 2008 by curlyween. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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It is even more awesome get this program.

Posted February 10, 2008 by loster. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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Wow ... the Best Burn program out there. And with more burn options ... I have to dido "Winspirit" SERF award. THANKS LUK!

Posted February 10, 2008 by gonwk. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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A great program that only better and better for every update.
Now in v.2.4.0.0 you can get ImgBurn translated into your own language.

Posted February 10, 2008 by hubbabub. Tool version 2.4.0.0 using OS WinXP
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A Must Have

By far THE BEST BURNING software for intermediate or advanced users
I give it a SERF award (Small, Efficient, Robust and it's Free !!)

Congratulations and many thanks to developers

Posted February 01, 2008 by WinSpirit. Tool version 2.3.2.0 using OS WinXP
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