CDBurnerXP: Instructions and tips
The CDBurnerXP is a popular and free burning software. In the following instructions we show you how to create a CD or DVD with the software and what other options are available.
Instructions: Burn files to CD with CDBurnerXP
- Install the free CDBurnerXP and start the software on your computer.
- Now you can see the selection of a total of 6 functions. You will find out exactly what is behind the categories in the next paragraph.
- For example, if you select the "Audio CD" category, you will find the folder structure of your computer on the left. Search for the songs you want here.
- If you have selected a folder with songs, they appear on the right side. Now drag them into the lower area with the mouse.
- If the capacity limit of the inserted CD or DVD is reached, the lower bar turns red. In order for all content to fit on the CD, you must always be in the green area.
- Then click on the "Burn" button. Then you have a few more options to choose from. As a rule, however, you can click directly on the "Start burning process" button. Depending on the size of the files, this process can take a few minutes.
CDBurnerXP: These functions exist
- Data compilation: If you want to use the CD / DVD like a USB stick, you have come to the right place. This allows you to make optimal use of the storage space. However, songs and videos can only be played on the computer.
- Video DVD: If you want to burn a movie to DVD and play it on a DVD player, you need a video DVD.
- Audio CD: Here you can burn your songs to CD so that they can be played in a CD player. If you only want to transfer or save the data to another device, there is more space on the "Data Compilation" on the CD.
- Burn ISO image: An ISO image is a file that combines several files. ISO images are often used to install programs.
- Copy or save medium: If you have two drives installed in your computer, you can read CDs and DVDs from one drive and copy them directly in the other. Alternatively, you can also save the contents of the data carrier on the PC here.
- Delete medium: If you want to delete the content on a CD or DVD, you will be helped here. All content will be irrevocably overwritten.
In the next practical tip we will show you how to create an ISO file with the CDBurnerXP.