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How to Copy a CD
Use ImgBurn to make a CD copy
By Mark Harris Mark Harris Writer University of Wolverhampton Mark Harris is a former writer for Lifewire who wrote about the digital music scene and streaming music services in an easy to understand, no-nonsense manner. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on January 24, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Music, Podcasts, & Audio CDs, MP3s, & Other Media Music For Your Life Audio Streaming Podcasts Radio What to Know
Download ImgBurn. Select Create image file from disc. Choose the CD/DVD drive.Select the folder icon and choose a name and destination. Choose Read > OK.To burn, select Write image file to disc. In Source, select the file you made. In Destination, choose a drive and select Write. This article explains how to copy a CD to a computer using ImgBurn, one of the many free CD-burning software programs available. It also includes information on how to burn the copied CD files to another CD, also using ImgBurn. This information applies to Windows PCs. How to Copy a CD With ImgBurn
If your computer has an optical disc drive, you should know how to copy a CD using ImgBurn or a similar program. That way, you can back up your music discs or rip a software program to a digital ISO file. ImgBurn lets you copy a CD to your computer so that you can either keep the files there or use the files to make a new copy on a second CD (or third, fourth, or more). Download ImgBurn and install it on your computer. Open the program and select Create image file from disc. In the Source section, choose the correct CD/DVD drive (if you have multiple drives). In the Destination section, select the folder icon and choose a name for the file and where you want to save the CD copy. Select the Read icon (the disc with an arrow pointing to a file). Select OK when the completion bar at the bottom of ImgBurn reaches 100 percent. When you copy an audio CD, you'll have a CUE file. When you copy a software CD, you'll have an ISO file. If your computer has a DVD-RW drive, you can copy DVDs to your PC. How to Burn a CD Copy
Follow these steps to burn the CUE or ISO file you created to a new disc: Open ImgBurn and select Write image file to disc. If ImgBurn is open, go to Mode > Write to switch to write mode. In the Source area, select the folder icon and choose your files. In the Destination area, choose the correct CD/DVD drive (if you have multiple drives). Select the Write icon (the file with an arrow pointing to a disc). In most countries, it's illegal to distribute copyrighted material without the copyright holder's permission. You should only copy a CD that you legitimately own for your personal use. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Boot From a CD, DVD, or BD Disc Install Windows 8/8.1 From USB [Full Walkthrough] How to Burn an ISO File to a Disc (Step-by-Step Guide) How to Copy a Music CD to iTunes How to Create an ISO Image From a DVD, CD or BD Disc How to Clean Install Windows 8 Pro Upgrade How to Play .bin, .cue, .dat, .daa, and .rar Movie Files 31 Best Free Backup Software Tools (October 2022) 14 Best Free Bootable Antivirus Tools (October 2022) Windows Memory Diagnostic Review (A Free RAM Test Tool) Samsung HUTIL v2.10 Review: Free Hard Drive Test Tool The 7 Best Free DVD Ripper Programs of 2022 How to use a System Repair Disc to Format the C Drive GParted v1.4.0-5 Review (Free Partition Manager Tool) How to Burn an ISO File to a USB Drive How to Burn Music to CDs in iTunes Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies