Как копировать CD/DVD-диск в файл ISO

Как копировать CD/DVD-диск в файл ISO? Необходимость в такой операции может возникнуть в разных случаях: когда позаимствованный на время CD/DVD-диск нужно вернуть его обладателю, когда мы видим, что привод вот-вот выйдет из строя или придёт в негодность оптический диск. Да даже просто для удобства можно преобразовать в образы ISO структуру и содержимое CD/DVD-дисков, чтобы не возиться с последними.

Или с целью ускорения чтения информации. Windows 8.1 и 10 штатно поддерживают монтирование ISO , т.е. чтение образов этого формата в эмулированных приводах. Причём смонтировать в систему её средствами можно неограниченное число образов ISO . В общем, есть много причин, чтобы заняться виртуализацией оптических носителей.

Так как же в среде Windows создать образ в формате ISO, скопировав в него содержимое и структуру CD/DVD-диска? И как это сделать с помощью бесплатного софта? Ответ на все эти вопросы – программа ISO Workshop.

Упомянутая программа является узкопрофильным программным инструментом для проведения различных операций с оптическими дисками и их типами образов ISO и BIN . Она может записывать образы разных форматов на диски, конвертировать образы из ISO в BIN и наоборот, копировать диски на диски в других приводах, а также в образы ISO и BIN .

Доступна программа нам совершенно бесплатно, её можно скачать на родном сайте:

Ну а теперь перейдём непосредственно к выполнению операции. Итак, диск CD/DVD вставлен в привод, запускаем ISO Workshop.

Жмём «Сохранить диск».

В графе «Исходный привод» указываем нужный привод, если он на компьютере не один. В графе «Сохранить образ» прописываем путь сохранения файла ISO на выходе. И жмём «Сохранить».

Дожидаемся завершения операции.

И наблюдаем результат – созданный файл ISO со структурой и содержимым оптического диска.

Windows USB/DVD Download Tool

Overview

When you download Windows from Microsoft Store, you have two options: You can download a collection of compressed files, or you can download an ISO file. An ISO file combines all the Windows installation files into a single uncompressed file.

If you choose to download an ISO file so you can create a bootable file from a DVD or USB drive, copy the Windows ISO file onto your drive and then run the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Then simply install Windows onto your computer directly from your USB or DVD drive.

When you download the ISO file, you must copy it onto a USB or DVD. When you’re ready to install Windows, insert the USB drive or DVD with the ISO file on it and then run Setup.exe from the root folder on the drive.

This allows you to install Windows onto your machine without having to first run an existing operating system. If you change the boot order of drives in your computer’s BIOS, you can run the Windows installation directly from your USB drive or DVD when you first turn on your computer. Please see the documentation for your computer for information about how to change the BIOS boot order of drives.

Making copies

To install the software, you can make one copy of the ISO file on a disc, USB flash drive, or other media.

After you’ve installed the software and accepted the license terms that accompany the software, those license terms apply to your use of the software. The license terms for Windows permit you to make one copy of the software as a back-up copy for re-installation on the licensed computer. If you do not delete your copy of the ISO file after installing the Windows software, the copy of the ISO file counts as your one back-up copy.

If you need to download the software again, you can go to your Download Purchase History in your Microsoft Store account and access the download there.

Installation

To install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool:

2. Click Download then Run.

3. Follow the steps in the setup dialogs. You’ll have the option to specify where to install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.

You must be an administrator on the computer on which you are installing the Windows USB/DVD Download tool. It requires the Microsoft .NET Framework version 2.0 or higher.

System requirements

Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)

Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300MHz is recommended)

50MB of free space on your hard drive

DVD-R drive or 4GB removable USB drive

For Windows XP users

The following applications must be installed prior to installing the tool:

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 must be installed. It can be downloaded here.

Microsoft Image Mastering API v2 must be installed. It can be downloaded here.

Using the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool

Before you run the Download Tool, make sure you have purchased the Windows ISO download from Microsoft Store and downloaded the Windows ISO file to your drive. If you have purchased Windows but have not yet downloaded the ISO file, you can download the ISO file from your Microsoft Store Account.

To make a copy of your Windows ISO file:

1. Click the Windows START button, and click WINDOWS USB/DVD DOWNLOAD TOOL in the ALL PROGRAMS list to open the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.

2. In the SOURCE FILE box, type the name and path of your Windows ISO file, or click BROWSE and select the file from the OPEN dialog box. Click NEXT.

3. Select USB DEVICE to create a copy on a USB flash drive or select DVD disk to create a copy on a DVD disk.

4. If you are copying the file to a USB flash drive, select your USB device in the drop-down list and click BEGIN COPYING. If you are copying the file up to a DVD, click BEGIN BURNING.

When your Windows ISO file is copied to your drive, install Windows by moving to the root folder of your DVD or USB drive, and then double-click Setup.exe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download .NET framework 2.0?

The .NET framework can be downloaded here.

Where can I download Image Mastering API 2.0?

The Image Mastering API can be downloaded here.

What size USB drive is required?

You need a USB drive with a minimum of 4GB of free space.

Can I use my newly created USB drive to install Windows on someone else’s computer?

No. The Windows ISO file on the USB drive is only intended to be used to install Windows on the licensed user’s own computer.

Can I back up to a CD-ROM?

No. The Windows ISO file is too large to fit on a CD.

Can I back up to a Blu-ray Disc?

Yes, as long as your DVD drive can write to a Blu-ray Disc.

IfI have other files on the USB drive will the Windows USB/DVD download tool delete them?

This tool requires the USB drive to be completely blank before the Windows files are copied. This helps ensure that the device is bootable after the copying has completed.

Can I backup to an external hard drive or other device with enough free disk space?

Yes, but this is not recommended. The device must be formatted in order for the device to be bootable. A dedicated USB flash drive would be a better option.

Can I use the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to back up other files?

No. This tool is only for use with the Windows ISO file purchased from Microsoft Store.

Does the tool support dual-layer DVD discs for burning?

No. Currently, the tool does not support dual-layer DVD discs.

Troubleshooting

The tool is asking me to install the .NET framework and Image Mastering API before I install the tool

If you’re running Windows XP, you must install the .NET Framework 2.0 and the Image Mastering API 2.0 before installing the tool. You can download .NET framework here and you can download the Image Mastering API here.

A restart may be required after installing the .NET framework and the Image Mastering API.

When creating a bootable USB device, I am getting an error about bootsect

To make the USB drive bootable, you need to run a tool named bootsect.exe. In some cases, this tool needs to be downloaded from your Microsoft Store account. This may happen if you’re trying to create a 64-bit bootable USB device from a 32-bit version of Windows. To download bootsect:

1. Login to your Microsoft Store account to view your purchase history.

2. Look for your Windows purchase.

3. Next to Windows, there is an Additional download options drop-down menu.

4. In the drop-down menu, select 32-bit ISO.

5. Right-click the link, and then save the bootsect.exe file to the location where you installed the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool (e.g. C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Apps\Windows USB DVD Download Tool).

6. Once the file has been saved, go back to the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to create your bootable USB device.

My USB drive is not in the list of available devices

If you don’t see your USB drive in the list of available devices, please make sure the drive is inserted in the USB port, and then click the Refresh button beside the list of available drives.

I inserted a blank DVD in my DVD-ROM drive, but the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool doesn’t recognize it

If there are multiple drives on the system, the tool will select the first one that is capable of burning DVDs. If you have multiple DVD-R drives, try inserting the blank DVD into another DVD-R drive. If that doesn’t help, please make sure that your disc isn’t damaged and that your DVD-R drive is operational. Contact Product Support if issues continue to arise.

I inserted a blank DVD in my DVD-ROM drive, but the tool won’t let me burn it

Make sure the disc isn’t a dual-layer DVD disc. Currently, dual-layer discs are not supported within the tool.

How to Create an ISO Image File From a DVD, BD, or CD

Make an ISO file from any disc in Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP

What to Know

• Windows doesn’t have a built-in way to create an ISO from a DVD, but you can use a free tool to do it.
• If you want to create an ISO from a DVD, you must have a DVD drive you can use the DVD in.
• ISO file, like the discs they are created from, can take up large amounts of storage space on your hard drive.

Creating an ISO file from a DVD or any disc is pretty easy with the right free tool and is a fantastic way to back up important DVDs, BDs, or CDs to your hard drive.

Creating and storing ISO backups of your important software installation discs, and even operating system setup discs, is a smart plan. Complement that with an unlimited online backup service and you have a near bulletproof disc backup strategy.

ISO images are great because they’re self-contained, perfect representations of the data on a disc. Being single files, they’re easier to store and organize than outright copies of the folders and files on a disc would be.

Third-Party Tool Required for Windows

Windows doesn’t have a built-in way of creating ISO image files, so you’ll need to download a program to do it for you. Fortunately, there are several freeware tools available that make creating ISO images a really easy task.

Time Required: Creating an ISO image file from a DVD, CD, or BD disc is easy but could take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on the size of the disc and the speed of your computer.

These directions are for Windows, macOS, and Linux users. There’s a separate section for each tutorial.

Make an ISO From a DVD, BD, or CD Disc

Download BurnAware Free, a completely free program that, among other tasks, can create an ISO image from all types of CD, DVD, and BD discs.

BurnAware Free works in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of those operating systems are supported.

There are also «Premium» and «Professional» versions of BurnAware that are not free. However, the «Free» version is fully capable of creating ISO images from your discs, which is the aim of this tutorial. Just make sure you choose the download link from the BurnAware Free area of their website.

If you’ve used BurnAware Free before and you don’t like it or it didn’t work, there are alternative ways to make an ISO from a disc. See some other software suggestions at the bottom of this page.

Install BurnAware Free by executing the burnaware_free_[version].exe file you just downloaded.

During or after installation, you may see one or more Optional Offer or Install Additional Software screens. Feel free to decline or deselect any of those options and continue.

Run BurnAware Free, either from the shortcut created on the Desktop or automatically via the last step in the installation.

Select Copy to ISO from the Disc Images column.

The Copy to Image tool will appear in addition to the existing BurnAware Free window that’s already open.

You might have seen a Make ISO icon below the Copy to ISO one but you don’t want to choose that for this particular task. The Make ISO tool is for creating an ISO image not from a disc, but from a collection of files you select, like from your hard drive or another source.

Choose the optical disc drive that you plan on using, from the drop-down at the top of the window. If you only have one drive, you’ll only see one choice.

You can only create ISO images from discs that your optical drive supports. For example, if you only have a DVD drive, you won’t be able to make ISO images from BD discs because your drive won’t be able to read the data from them.

Select Browse.

Navigate to the location that you want to write the ISO image file to and give the soon-to-be-made file a name in the File name text box.

Optical discs, especially DVDs and BDs, can hold several gigabytes of data and will create ISOs of equal size. Make sure that whatever drive you choose to save the ISO image to has enough room to support it. Your primary hard drive likely has plenty of free space, so choosing a convenient location there, like your Desktop, as the location to create the ISO image is probably fine.

If your ultimate plan is to get the data from a disc onto a flash drive so you can boot from it, please know that simply creating an ISO file directly onto the USB device isn’t going to work as you expect. In most cases, like when installing Windows 10 from a flash drive, you have to take some extra steps to make this work. See How to Burn an ISO File to a USB Drive for help.

Choose Save.

Insert into the optical drive you chose in Step 5 the CD, DVD, or BD disc that you want to create the ISO image from.

Depending on how AutoRun is configured in Windows on your computer, the disc you just inserted may start (e.g., the movie may start playing or you may get a Windows installation screen). Regardless, close whatever comes up.

Select Copy.

Do you get a There is no disc in the source drive message? If so, just choose OK and then try again in a few seconds. Chances are, the spin-up of the disc in your optical drive hasn’t completed, so Windows just doesn’t see it yet. If you can’t get this message to go away, make sure you’re using the right optical drive and that the disc is clean and undamaged.

Wait while the ISO image is created from your disc. You can watch the progress by keeping an eye on the Image progress bar or the x of x MB written indicator.

The ISO creation process is complete once you see the Copy process completed successfully message along with the time BurnAware finished ripping the disc.

The ISO file will be named and located where you decided in Step 7.

You can now close the Copy to Image window, and also the BurnAware Free window. You can also now remove the disc you were using from your optical drive.

Create ISO Images in macOS and Linux

Making an ISO in macOS is possible with included tools.

Open Disk Utility. You can do this via Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.

Go to File > New Image > Image from [device name].

Name the new file and pick where to save it.

There are also options to change format and encryption settings.

Choose Save to make the image file.

When finished, select Done.

Once you have the CDR image, you can convert it to ISO via this terminal command:

To convert the ISO to DMG, execute this from the terminal on your Mac:

In either case, replace /path/originalimage with the path and filename of your CDR or ISO file, and /path/convertedimage with the path and filename of the ISO or DMG file you want to create.

On Linux, open up a terminal window and execute the following, replacing /dev/dvd with the path to your optical drive and /path/image with the path and filename of the ISO you’re making:

If you’d prefer to use software to create an ISO image instead of command line tools, try Roxio Toast (Mac) or Brasero (Linux).

Other Windows ISO Creation Tools

While you won’t be able to follow our tutorial above exactly, there are several other free ISO creation tools available if you don’t like BurnAware Free or if it’s not working for you.