How to burn a Disc using ImgBurn

Description: Burn an image file, such as an ISO, to a disc using ImgBurn. ImgBurn is a freeware program that allows the recording of many types of CD/DVD images to recordable media.

  1. Download ImgBurn directly from their website.
  2. Once downloaded, double click on the SetupImgBurn.exe file and run it.
    Setup Image Burn Icon
  3. Click Next to continue the installation.
    Image Burn Setup Wizard
  4. Read, understand, and then accept the license agreement and click Next.
    License Agreement
  5. Leave the installation options as default and click Next.
    Choose Components
  6. Leave the install location as is and click Next.
    Next to Install Location
  7. The program should now be installed - click Finish to open the program.
    Complete Setup Wizard
  8. As shown below there are multiple options to choose from and also a log to show the status of current jobs.
    Image Burn Options
  9. For example, to burn an Ubuntu (Linux) ISO to a disc to be used for live boot and installation purposes, go ahead and insert a blank media into your CD/DVD drive.
  10. Choose the option that states "Write image file to disc".
    Write Image File to Disc
  11. You will see a window as shown below. Click on the browser for a file option at the top as shown.
    Image Burn Program
  12. Locate the ISO file that you want to burn and then click Open.
    ISO Image File
  13. The program will then load the file and prepare it for burning.
    ISO File Details
  14. To start the burning process, click the Write button as shown below.
    Write to Disc Icon Program Window in Action
  15. The program will begin to write the image to the disc - and you will see progress bars across and logs below to allow you to know the status.
  16. We had the verify option checked, so after the burn is complete the optical drive will open and then close to verify the disc.
  17. Once finished, you will receive a successful burn message and ImgBurn will play a jingle if you have your speakers turned up.

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