Installing imgburn. Overview and use of ImgBurn. The main functionality of ImgBurn

ImgBurn is an extremely simple, but reliable and time-tested program for burning CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. ImgBurn is a completely free utility that can be downloaded and used immediately free of charge for both personal and commercial purposes.

What the program can do:

  • Burn files to discs, including images. All types of images are supported, you can create boot and installation disks;
  • Shoot images, open and unpack them, create images without subsequent recording with saving on any medium;
  • ImgBurn is able to automatically check (verify) written for full compliance to the last byte;
  • Various work with files is supported;
  • Checking the quality of discs by sector;
  • Bulk recording to a large number of media, ImgBurn is perfect for professional activities.

OS

The ImgBurn program works in all versions of Windows from 95 to 10. Accordingly, it perfectly passed the test for full performance in XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10.

Download Russian version 2.5

You can download the Russian version of the ImgBurn program from the following links:

  • Direct - recommended;
  • You can download only the Russification file of the program - it will come in handy if the program itself is already installed, but it just needs to be translated into Russian.

Instructions for working with ImgBurn 2.5.8.0

Installation

Installing ImgBurn takes a minimum of time. After downloading, open the archive with the program and run the file Setup_ImgBurn_2.5.8.0.exe. Unfortunately, the entire installation process takes place in English, since Russification takes place already in a fully installed program.

The images below show the whole process step by step. They are clickable, click on the images to enlarge them:

  1. The standard ImgBurn welcome window, click the "Next" button:
  2. By checking the box, we agree to the license agreement and click "Next" again

  3. In the next step, we need to select the package components to install. In the vast majority of cases, nothing needs to be changed and you can simply click the NEXT button:


    Change the settings here only if you are an advanced user and know exactly which of the components you need to install on your system.
  4. Next, specify the path where you want to install ImgBurn. Usually this path is already set by default and we don’t change anything here either:

  5. Linking with other programs in the start menu. At the moment it is not relevant, again we skip "as is":

  6. After the previous paragraph, a window will pop up asking whether to show notifications when a new version of the ImgBurn program is released or not. If you want to receive notifications, click "Yes" (YES), if you do not want - "No" (No). In fact, ImgBurn has not been updated for several years, so there won't be much difference:

  7. And finally, the seventh step is just to congratulate you on the successful installation of ImgBurn, press the "Finish" button to exit the installer:

ImgBurn is fully installed! A shortcut appeared on the computer desktop in the form of a yellow disk and fire:

But do not rush to launch it, you still need to make the Russian menu.

Russifier

Make sure ImgBurn is not running before performing the next step. If you still run it, you must close the program window.

Included with the downloaded program should be crack. It's just one file called russian.lng. Go to the folder with the installed program, find the "Languages" folder in it and copy this file there:

As a rule, the path to the folder is: C:\Program Files (x86)\ImgBurn\Languages , less often like this: C:\Program Files\ImgBurn\Languages , depending on the bitness of the operating system.

After that, run ImgBurn and make sure that the setting for the Russian version of the interface is automatically installed. If this did not happen, then go to the "Tools" tab in the top menu, then "Settings" and select the Russian language yourself:

Work

In addition to the program itself, the ImgBurn Report window will also be launched, you can close it and not use it. At any time later, the report can be opened through the key combination CTRL + Shift + L, or through the “View” menu.

As you can see, the ImgBurn interface itself is extremely simple:

The following functions are available:

  • Write the image to disk;
  • Write files/folders to disk;
  • Create an image from a disk;
  • Create an image from files and folders;
  • Check disk;
  • Quality test.

Let's analyze the capabilities of ImgBurn point by point:

Burn image to CD/DVD/Blue Ray

Most often, this is required to create a complete copy of another disk, create bootable media, an installation disk, etc.

To write, first select the image file itself (see the image below), then the drive, which already has a blank disk, you can set the byte-by-byte check after recording and set the speed:

If there is nowhere to hurry, then you can set the speed lower in ImgBurn. If you need a lot of disks, then set the speed to maximum and select the number of copies below - convenient for underground pirates :).

With byte-by-byte verification (verification), the write process will increase by 2-3 times. The test mode will simulate writing to the disk, but it will remain clean.

Writing files and folders to disk

The procedure is about the same as with recording an image, but here you can “throw” any number of files, folders, archives, images, etc., as long as it all fits on the disk.

It is not necessary to add or enter file paths manually in the ImgBurn source window. You can drag the mouse into the window. You can also change the order with the mouse.

You can find out the current total size for the record by clicking on the calculator icon. On the "Device" tab, you can reduce the speed from the minimum and set the number of copies. The name of the entire disk is set in the "Labels" tab, "Volume label" field.

Create image from disk

It comes in handy when you need not only to copy files from a laser disc to a computer, but to shoot a complete image using ImgBurn, for example, for subsequent recording of a full copy to another medium or for uploading for download on the Internet:

Here you can do the following:

  • Select the drive with the disk that we will copy using the downloaded ImgBurn;
  • In the destination field, specify where the program will put the image and enter its name;
  • Reading speed can not be changed in this case.

Creating an image from files and folders

Also, for subsequent convenient transfer or recording of a set of different files, folders, including subfolders, ImgBurn has a mode for creating an image from files and folders. In this case, the image will be created on the computer's hard drive or written to a USB flash drive, you can even put it on a remote server to download later.

It was easy, but it got even easier! We just drop into the large field on the left all the necessary files and folders that we want to pack into the image. In the "Destination" field, indicate its location and give a name. By clicking on the icon on the right, you can find out the size of the future image, and even easier - check the box next to "Auto".

Checking the disk for image matching

It's easy when you need to compare what was written to disk with the original image using ImgBurn. All the same "Verification of data". In order not to resort to this tool, during recording, simply check the “Check” checkbox and then everything will be done automatically at the end of the recording task.

Quality test

ImgBurn will check for damage to the laser media due to scratches, manufacturing defects, thermal stress, surface contamination, and the like.

Sometimes it's worth checking discs with important data. For example, family photos and videos, important personal information, documents, work files, etc.

Official site

Our site is the official support site in Russian, where you can download for free the ImgBurn program of the latest version 2.5.8.0 with localization.

Free analogues

In the field of recording disc images, there are a large number of both paid and free programs. This niche is gradually fading, but is still in demand.

Let's consider some worthy analogues of ImgBurn from free software.

Small CD Writer

The Small CD Writer program is so simple and small that its weight is only about 300 kB and it does not need to be installed on your computer, unlike ImgBurn: just download, run and use, it was originally created in Russian!

Unlike ImgBurn, the Small CD Writer utility does not know how to burn images from discs, but it implements the three most popular functions for such software:

  1. Information about the laser disc (whether it is rewritable, whether the last recording has been finalized, maximum speed and a number of other data);
  2. The "Clear" function will simply erase all data from the rewritable "blank";
  3. And finally, recording images, files and folders. You can create installation media for Windows and other operating systems.

As you can see, Small CD-Writter has several drawbacks compared to ImgBurn. The main disadvantage is that it does not know how to make images and is not able to perform byte-by-byte verification after recording, which is extremely important when creating bootable media or recovery discs.

Video on its use:

Official website of the developer: avt-lab.ru, you can download the Small CD Writer program from .

Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE

More powerful, heavier, with a powerful but intuitive interface.

Downloading and installing it is a little more difficult than the previous two programs, but it might be worth it. Of the advantages of Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE over ImgBurn:

  • It is much easier to create various variations of discs, such as: a music disc for listening in a player that does not support the mp3 format;
  • Audio CD ripping allows you to copy music from a regular CD to your computer and immediately convert it to mp3 format;
  • Recording a classic DVD for viewing in an old DVD player that can't read modern compression formats.

You can download it from the official Ashampoo website, but you will need to get a personal key to run it. To do this, you just need to enter your email address and a key will be sent to it. Or you can download already with the key.

Conclusion

ImgBurn is the simplest tool for burning bootable media and then automatically checking the accuracy of the burn. Beginners may have questions about downloading, installing and Russifying, but our instructions above with screenshots will help with this.

If you have any questions or wishes - add them through the form below. If necessary, our specialist will answer.

ImgBurn is a free program for burning and reading disc images, as well as for burning to CD, HD DVD, DVD and Blu-ray discs of files of all formats. If necessary, with the help of the program it will be possible to check already recorded discs for readability.

Software for burning optical discs today is represented by a large number of different programs. Some of them are free, others require the purchase of a key. ImgBurn belongs to the first type of programs, so you definitely won’t need to pay for rich functionality.

One of the features of the ImgBurn program is support for almost all existing drives from various manufacturers. The application finds common ground with all the latest drives, including also recorders with booktype/bitsetting parameters (particularly Sony, NEC, LiteOn, BenQ, Plextor). In the settings of the ImgBurn program, you can set its association with image files such as PDI, ISO, GCM, BIN, NRG, CDI, DVD, IMG, LST, FI, UDI, CDR, MDS.

In addition to all of the above, the user will be able to verify the recorded data on the storage medium and obtain the necessary information about the disk. The ability to search the Internet and install new firmware for PC drives is present. Not only fast, but also complete cleaning of disks from information is supported. Before burning an ISO image, it is possible to change its label, block or unblock the opening of the drive.

Once installed, the app takes up very little space, especially when compared to paid heavyweights like Nero. You can download ImgBurn to your computer from the link below, or from the official website.

Russification of the program

Interestingly, ImgBurn supports a lot of languages ​​(more than 30), including Russian. To change the language of the program, just place the translation file .lng to a folder Languages (which is located in the directory where the program is installed, usually C:Program Files/ImgBurn/Languages) and select in settings Tools/Settings/Languages/English.

Program screenshots

ImgBurn is a small (in terms of space occupied) but multifunctional application for burning CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray discs. The program can create images from disks, burn disks from images, burn disks from files, create images from files, check disks for readability.

How to burn a disc image using ImgBurn

1. Run the program.

2. Switch the program to the mode Entries. You can do it in two ways

a. Using the quick selection mode (program start window). Select item "Burn Image to Disc"

b. Or select "Mode" - "Record" in the main menu.

3. Insert a blank CD/DVD/BD depending on the size of the image to be burned.

4. Select the image file by pressing the button to write "File selection..."

If you created a disk image with ImgBurn, you should look for a *. CUE/*. MDS. If you did not create an image using this program, but, say, downloaded it, then most likely it will be a file with the *. ISO. The program supports all major disk images.

5. By default, the program will record at maximum speed, but it is recommended to set the recording speed somewhere between 50%-75% of the declared maximum speed. For example, I have a DVD-RW disc, the maximum write speed is 4x, I set the write speed to 2x or 2.4x, this is necessary in order to reduce the likelihood of errors when burning

6. Press the big button "Record" .

7. We are waiting for the end of the recording.

ImgBurn is a small but powerful program for burning and copying CD/DVD/BD. With it, you can manage almost any information entered on the disk, and how this information is presented on the disk.

It has a lot of settings, having dealt with which, you will no longer need to install heavy and paid programs like Nero.

For the correct recording of DVD-Video using the program, I recommend reading the topic on rutracker.org

Later, I hope, I will supplement the note with an overview of the program settings. I will be glad to comments, additions and, possibly, the experience of personal use of the program.