There’s also a built-in CD ripper and even a simple backup tool that can span a backup over several discs. Ashampoo Burning Studio Free includes a good range of options– you can burn data discs, audio CDs, and DVD video discs (from folders), for example, as well as creating and burning disc images. It includes all common functions required by most users, is very easy to use, supports a surprisingly good (for freeware) variety of formats, and is extremely reliable (doesn’t create too many drink coasters). Criteria are based on feature-set, supported formats, ease-of-use, and reliability: Ashampoo Burning Studio FreeĪshampoo Burning Studio Free is simply top-notch burning software. I am assuming many users will still be using some sort of burning software, so here are my recommendations. Even though I no longer need burning software I still have a copy of Ashampoo Burning Studio 18 that I paid for and will always keep. I became somewhat of an expert with DVDShrink and published an article at the time - How To Use DVDShrink The Right Way - which, even though published way back in 2011, remains one of the most viewed articles ever on DCT.Īnyway, I digress– on to the main purpose of this article.

Nero Express (free, sort of) – Burn the output file to DVD.

DVDShrink (free) – Edit/adjust video files so a movie originally on dual-layer disc could fit and work on single-layer discs.

AnyDVD (paid for) – Remove copy protections.

I used to have AnyDVD installed, along with DVDShrink, and Nero Express burning software which, in those days, came free on disc with most new ROM drives.

Was a time when I was the go-to man when anyone wanted a copy of a DVD. In these days of inexpensive flash drives, just about every electronic component coming with at least one USB port, streaming services, etc., I simply don’t have the need. Personally, I haven’t used any discs or burning software for many years.

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