Today, although technologies such as USB drives, external disks, and cloud storage have advanced, CD and DVD burning operations are still important for some users. Especially for music archives, system installations on older computers, or certain legal backup operations, CD writing programs are still used.

To burn a CD, you generally need an “ISO” file or the data to be written directly. There are various free or paid software options available for this purpose. Free software generally offers basic functions, while paid software may also provide additional features (encryption, data recovery, etc.).

Most Popular CD Writing Programs:

ImgBurn
A lightweight, free, and versatile program. It supports operations such as writing ISO images, verification, and erasing. It works smoothly even on older systems.

CDBurnerXP
Compatible not only with XP but also with all Windows versions. It offers music CD, data CD, and ISO writing support. Its being free and offering Turkish language support makes it user-friendly.

BurnAware Free
This program has a simple interface and is especially suitable for beginners. It has functions to create both data and bootable disks.

Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE
Offers comprehensive features. It also supports operations such as disk copying, backup, and video CD preparation.

Important Considerations During CD Writing:

The most important factor to pay attention to during CD burning is not to select a very high writing speed. CDs written at very high speeds may have reading errors or corrupted files. Also, make sure that the data to be written is correct and perform a “verify” process after the writing is complete.

Security Warning:

When downloading CD writing software from the internet, always choose official websites. Additional software may be installed during setup; pay attention to these. Also, it is important for your security to scan the files you downloaded with antivirus software. Software downloaded from unreliable sources may infect your computer with malware.