Daemon Tools: Create Image - Here's how
If you want to mount an image via a virtual drive or create one from files, Daemon Tools will help you. In this article we will tell you where you can find the necessary functions in the program and what you should pay attention to.
Daemon Tools: Create an image of a CD / DVD
- Open Daemon Tools Lite and go to the "New Image" category on the left.
- Select the "Read data carrier" option and insert the CD / DVD into the drive.
- Then change the storage location and select "ISO" or "DMG" as the file format.
- With the "Start" button the image is created and saved as a file at the desired location. Our video reveals how you can open files afterwards:
Daemon Tools: Create an image from files yourself
If you want to create an image yourself, this is only possible with a paid license. This currently costs around 7 euros. You can create as many images from files as you want:
- To do this, start Daemon Tools and switch to the "New Image" category on the left.
- Now choose between the two options "Create a data image" and "Create an audio CD image".
- Then click on the plus symbol at the top right to insert all the files you want.
- Now choose a storage location and the desired size of the image.
- If you wish, you can also protect the image with a password, compress it or split it into smaller parts.
If you do not want to spend money on the image program, we will show you the three best alternatives to Daemon Tools in the next practical tip.