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Hello! In this tutorial I will teach you how to create disk images in ISO format. This feature can be useful in cases where a game or program does not start without inserting it into DVD drive or CD disc.

I will also show you how you can create an image ISO disk from various files, which are just lying on the computer. We can pack music, films, programs and much more into the image.

In general, if you find yourself on this page, then most likely you know for what purpose you need create a disk image, so let's get straight to it. To create the image we will use UltraISO program , which can be downloaded from the official website.

And run it. Don't forget to insert the disc into your computer. Now we need to select the Tools menu in UltraISO and the item “Create CD image”. You can also use hotkey F8.

A window opens where we need to configure something. First of all, in the CD/DVD drive section you need select drive letter, which you can find out by going to the section Computer. If you have only one drive installed, then the desired letter will be selected by default.

Just below you need to indicate the location on your computer where you want to save the ISO image, and also give it a name.

A little lower is the section for selecting the format. Except ISO there is MDF, BIN and some others less popular formats. Perhaps in some cases they will be useful to you.

To start creating the image, all we have to do is click the Make button.

This is how the process goes:

Here we once again see where the image will be saved, as well as the approximate time remaining until the process is completed. When finished, we can open the folder and check the result.

Now this ISO image can be opened in special programs, for example, . After opening the image, in the section Computer this file will be displayed as a disc, and we can work with it like regular CD and DVD discs.

Creating an image from various files
(movies, music, programs, etc.)

Now I've shown how create ISO image from a real CD that is inserted into optical drive. But besides this, the UltraISO program can pack absolutely any files into a disk image. This is done very simply.

Using special programs. Creating a virtual image is very important point, when you do not have a CD/DVD recording disc, with the help of such images, in order to play some game you do not need to have a disc, we will create emulation using a program, then mount it into the drive.

Today there is great amount programs for creating an ISO image, many of them are both good and bad, but we will, of course, analyze workable and popular programs. Some of them come free and may be as good as paid versions, let's now see what programs we are talking about.

ISO Disk Image Creator – CDBurnerXP

The CDBurnerXP utility is very powerful and works with almost any image. Using it, you can both write and overwrite data, as well as erase it. The product is free, so there are no restrictions. CDBurnerXP will easily create a virtual disk with ISO extension. Works for everyone operating systems ah Windows. What do you need to create a disk image?

• Download CDBurnerXP here this link. The site is official, there is no need to be afraid of viruses. When installing, pay close attention to all buttons. One of them "More options", there you can disable the installation additional software, such as Amigo, or Yandex Browser. It's better to choose the portable version.

• Now that you have installed the program, launch it. In the window that opens, you will see many options. To create an ISO you need to select the item “Creating ISO images, burning data discs...”. If you need to create an image from a disk, then select “Copy disk”.

• So, a window will open in which you select any files to create the image.

• Having selected the files, you need to save our virtual image. To do this, click on the “File” button and select "Save project as ISO image".

Creating an ISO Disc Image Using ImgBurn

The next program on our list is ImgBurn. Its interface is very clear, so you can figure out what and how without my help, but I’ll write everything down just in case. To begin with I want to say that installation file also carries with it the installation of unwanted software, therefore, when installing, keep an eye on all the checkboxes and items. Here is the official website from where you can download this program.

So, ImgBurn utility, of course, functional and has a simple interface. When you first install and launch the program, you will see the interface on English language, but you can change it to Russian in the settings. True, to do this you need to first download the crack from the official website, and then put the file in the Language folder.

You don't need much to create a virtual image. You just need to click on one of the provided icons in the main program window, add necessary files and save the image.

ISO image creation program – UltraISO

I don’t want such a wonderful program as UltraISO to be on last place. Yes, it's paid, but it's powerful, it works with all types of images, a large number of files, it can create virtual disks and write data to real optical discs.

The demo version of the program allows you to record an image of 300 MB. Not very much. You can download it from this site. If needed full version, for recording large files, then you will have to either purchase or find “Activation” on the Internet. It's a dishonest way, but you can try.

Creating an ISO Image Using ISO Workshop

Here is another program for creating virtual images - ISO Workshop. The interface is very simple, nothing superfluous. In addition to the ISO format, the program can also work with .CUE. This is a format that works with album images.

The program can record images and extract them, as well as check disks for errors. Here is the official website of the program, download and use it.

Ashampoo Burning Studio

And the last program on our list is Ashampoo. Burning Studio. The program is free and has a nice interface. In addition to the ISO format, it supports many others. Works with almost any disc. If you decide to use this utility, then you can use it to write data to various disks, rewrite several times, copy discs. You can download the program from the official website. Have you noticed that I mostly give only official sources? Some unscrupulous people try to push their products or provide viral sources to steal your data. Before downloading from dubious sites, it is better to study it in more detail.

Once you have installed and launched the utility, you will see a nice window in front of you:

The program is in Russian, so everything is clear. To create a disk image you need to hover your mouse over the tab "Image Creation". A menu of 3 items will appear. First option - "Burn image" allows you to write data to a file already prepared for this task optical disk. Second point "Create an image" allows you to create an image from a disc already inserted into the drive.

To create an ISO image from files, we need a third option - “Create an image from files”. This way we can create our own ISO images.

Let's say you have already selected this item. A window will appear before our eyes in which we need to select the ISO format. In addition to this format, there is also the native format of the program itself and the CUE/BIN format.

The last thing you need to do is select the files for the image and then save it.

That's all, these are not all programs, there are a lot of them on the Internet, both well-known and those that have just appeared. Each has many advantages and disadvantages, but with the help of the programs we have discussed, you can easily create a virtual image and, if necessary, write the necessary files to a finished disk.

Transferring many small files over the Internet is not very convenient. It is for this reason that various assemblies of operating systems can be downloaded from the Internet in the form of an image saved in ISO format. The downloaded image can be stored on your computer or recorded on any device, so you can make a bootable Windows USB flash drive or disk.

If you have a disc, for example, with a game or various programs, Can create an ISO image from a disk, in which the files and its structure are completely preserved. Then using special programs, for example Alcohol 120% or Daemon Tools, You will be able to run the created image via . If over time, you will need burn disc from image, which you created, read the article on this topic by following the link.

In this article we will look at how you can make an ISO image from files and folders. In this form, it is more convenient to transfer them over the network, and the image transfer speed will be higher than each file separately.

First, let's look at ISO creation image using the Alcohol 120% program. You can read the description on our website by following the link.

In the menu on the left, click on the button "Image Mastering".

To create an image from files, click on the “Add files” button. If you need to create an ISO image from a folder, click "Add folder".

Select necessary files or folders on your computer and click Open.

You can create folders in the program itself, and then add files to them. To do this, click right click mouse in the program window and select from the menu “ new folder". You can also use the corresponding button located on the right side.

Once you have added all the files, click Next.

Next, specify the location on your hard drive where you want to save the created ISO image. In the "Image format" field, select "ISO image" from the drop-down list. You can change the "Image name". Click Start. I'll name the image "MyPhoto" and save it to my desktop.

Wait for the process to complete. In the same window you can see how much space the created ISO image takes up on your computer. Click Done.

Now I have the created image in ISO format on my desktop.

By double-clicking on it, you can mount the image into a virtual drive and view the files stored in it. Please note that the amount of memory in the virtual drive corresponds to the size of the created image.

Now let's take a look, how to make an ISO image using the UltraISO program. She is the most popular program, which is used to create images, edit them and write them to disk.

Launch UltraISO. At the bottom of the program window, find the files and folders you need on your computer and drag them to the top area. You can also select them and click on the “Add” button.

The image will be saved in the specified location. It can also be mounted into a virtual drive.

I think now you understand how, using the programs described, you can create an ISO image from files and folders that are stored on your computer.

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