ImgBurn

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Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.4

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

ImgBurn is ranked #4 of 32 in ISO creation software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, Windows. There is a free plan.

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ImgBurn Free Freeware · Windows disc burning application imgburn.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on ISO creation software

Free plan: Yes
Disc burning: Yes
Image editing: No
Image conversion: No
Bootable media: Yes
Image formats: BIN, CCD, CDI, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG, PDI
Operating systems: cross-platform
Checksum verification: Yes

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The record

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.
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.
Windows support: The site lists support for Windows 95 through Windows 10, including 64-bit versions.
Linux compatibility: The site says ImgBurn should also run on Linux and other x86-based Unix systems when used with Wine.
Drive features: It supports current drives without requiring updates and lists booktype, bitsetting and advanced settings support for many major drive brands.
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.
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.
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.
Download version: The download page lists version 2.5.8.0, released June 16, 2013, with a listed file size of 3,870 KB.
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.
License limits: The maker says ImgBurn cannot be bundled with a commercial application or sold, while individuals may use it at home or work.
Installer offers: The changelog says the installer stopped bundling the Ask.com toolbar and that OpenCandy handled product offerings during installation.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best ISO Creation Software in 2026#4 of 32

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Sources

imgburn.com· checked 29 Sept 2026
imgburn.com/index.php· checked 29 Sept 2026
imgburn.com/index.php· checked 29 Sept 2026
imgburn.com/index.php· checked 29 Sept 2026