BurnAware Free

Name: BurnAware Free
Availability: InStock
Author: BurnAware

BurnAware Free is a disc burning program from Burnaware Technologies. It burns data, audio CDs, ISO images, and DVD-Video to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs. The interface uses large tiles for each function, making it straightforward to navigate. Unlike Nero Free, the free version does not show ads. Windows only.

What it does

Pick a task from the main screen: Data Disc for files, Audio CD for music, Burn Image for ISO files. Drag your files in, select your burner, and click Burn. Audio CD mode takes MP3, FLAC, WAV, or OGG files and creates a standard audio CD that plays in any CD player.

ISO handling goes both ways - burn an ISO image to disc, or create an ISO from a physical disc or from files on your hard drive. The disc copy function duplicates one disc to another. DVD-Video mode burns a VIDEO_TS folder to create a playable DVD for standalone players.

Data verification after burning compares the disc contents to the original files to make sure nothing was corrupted during writing.

Advantages

Free with no ads, unlike Nero Free
Burns audio CDs from MP3/FLAC/WAV files
ISO creation and burning included
Clean tile-based interface

Drawbacks

Optical disc usage is declining
No disc cover or label designer
Basic feature set compared to Nero Platinum Suite
Windows only

Who it is for

BurnAware Free is the simplest free disc burner that also handles audio CDs. It covers what most people need without the complexity of ImgBurn or the ads of Nero Free. If you occasionally burn a disc and want something that takes two clicks to figure out, this is it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BurnAware Free really free?

Yes. BurnAware Free has no ads, no trial period and no recording limitations. It burns data discs, audio CDs, ISO images and DVD-Video at no cost. The Premium and Professional editions add disc spanning and simultaneous burning.

Can BurnAware Free burn audio CDs?

Yes. BurnAware Free creates standard audio CDs from MP3, FLAC, WAV and OGG files. The resulting disc plays in any standard CD player.

Is BurnAware better than ImgBurn?

BurnAware Free is simpler with a tile based interface that requires less technical knowledge. ImgBurn offers more advanced filesystem options and bootable disc creation but has a steeper learning curve. BurnAware also burns audio CDs, which ImgBurn cannot.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	CD/DVD disc copying 4	Copy Disc › Insert source disc › Select target burner › Copy › Copies disc 1:1.
2	Burning ISO image to disc 4	Burn Image › Wybierz plik ISO › Wybierz nagrywarkee › Burn.
3	Audio CD burning	Audio CD › Add MP3/FLAC/WAV/OGG files › Set order › Burn › Disc plays in any CD player.
4	CD/DVD burning 3	Data Disc › Drag files and folders › Select burner and speed › Burn.
5	ISO image from discs and files	Make ISO › From disc: insert disc › Copy to Image. From files: add files › Save as ISO.
6	Erasing rewritable discs 4	Erase Disc › Insert RW disc › Quick Erase or Full Erase › Disc ready for reuse.
7	DVD-Video disc recording	DVD-Video › Add VIDEO_TS folder › Burn › Creates a DVD disc playable in standalone players.
8	Recorded data verification 2	Przed nagraniem zaznacz Verify › Po nagraniu program sprawdza czy dane na plycie sa identyczne z oryginalnymi plikami.