CyberLink Power2Go

Name: CyberLink Power2Go
Availability: InStock
Author: CyberLink Corp.

CyberLink Power2Go is a disc burning and media utility for Windows that writes data, music, and video to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs. Beyond basic burning, it handles ISO creation and mounting, bootable USB drives, disc encryption, and basic audio/video format conversion in a single tabbed interface.

What it does

The main screen sorts tasks into clear categories: Data Disc, Music Disc, Video Disc, Disc Copy, and Media Converter. For data burning, you drag files into the window, choose your disc type, and hit Burn. Audio CD mode converts MP3, FLAC, or WAV files into standard Red Book audio that plays in any CD player. Video Disc mode takes your video files and burns them as a playable DVD or Blu-ray with a customizable menu, chapter markers, and background music.

Disc Copy creates 1:1 duplicates of existing discs or saves them as ISO images for archiving. The ISO burner writes image files back to blank media. Power2Go also creates bootable USB drives from ISO files, which is practical for Windows installation media or recovery tools. The built in media converter handles video and audio format changes between common containers like MP4, AVI, MKV, MP3, and FLAC. Secure Disc mode adds 256-bit encryption to burned data, requiring a password to access the contents.

Advantages

All disc burning tasks (data, audio, video, ISO, copy) collected in one program
Bootable USB creation eliminates the need for a separate tool like Rufus
256-bit disc encryption provides real security for sensitive backups
Reads and writes Blu-ray discs, which many free burning tools do not support

Drawbacks

Physical disc burning is increasingly irrelevant as USB drives and cloud storage dominate
The free Essential edition is heavily limited, most useful features require the paid Platinum version
Media converter is basic compared to dedicated tools like HandBrake or FFmpeg
Windows only, no macOS or Linux support

Who it is for

I recommend CyberLink Power2Go to users who still regularly burn discs, especially Blu-ray, and want one program instead of juggling ImgBurn, Rufus, and HandBrake separately. The encrypted disc feature is genuinely useful if you archive sensitive data on physical media. If you only burn discs occasionally and do not need Blu-ray or encryption, the free BurnAware or ImgBurn will do the job without a subscription. For USB bootable drives alone, Rufus is lighter and faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CyberLink Power2Go free?

There is a free Essential edition with limited features. The full Platinum edition, which includes Blu-ray burning, disc encryption, and the complete media converter, requires a one-time purchase.

Can Power2Go create bootable USB drives?

Yes. Power2Go can write ISO files to USB drives as bootable media, which is useful for creating Windows installation drives or recovery tools without needing a separate utility like Rufus.

Does Power2Go burn Blu-ray discs?

The Platinum edition supports Blu-ray burning for data, video, and disc copy operations. You need a Blu-ray capable drive in your computer. The free Essential edition does not include Blu-ray support.

Can Power2Go convert video files?

Yes. The built-in media converter handles video and audio format changes between MP4, AVI, MKV, MP3, FLAC, and other common formats. It is a basic converter, not a replacement for dedicated tools like HandBrake.

Features & How-To Guide

#	Feature	How to use
1	Data disc burning (CD/DVD/Blu-ray) 2	Main window › Data Disc › Choose the disc type › Drag in files and folders › Set the disc name › Burn.
2	Burning ISO images to disc	Main window › Disc Copy › Burn Disc Image › Choose an ISO file › Insert a blank disc › Burn.
3	Music disc burning (Audio CD)	Main window › Music Disc › Audio CD › Add MP3/WAV/FLAC files › Reorder tracks by drag and drop › Burn.
4	Disc copying (disc copy)	Main window › Disc Copy › Insert the source disc › Choose the writing drive › Copy Disc › Creates a 1:1 copy.
5	Recording movies to DVD with menu	Main window › Video Disc › DVD/Blu-ray › Add video files › Choose a menu template › Edit the titles and background › Burn.
6	Bootable USB drive creation	Main window › System Recovery › USB Boot Drive › Choose an ISO image (e.g. Windows) › Choose a USB drive › Create.
7	ISO image creation from discs	Main window › Disc Copy › Save as Disc Image › Insert a disc › Choose the save path › Creates an ISO file.
8	Video file conversion	Main window › Media Converter › Video Converter › Add files › Choose the target format (MP4/AVI/MKV) › Quality profile › Convert.
9	Audio file conversion	Main window › Media Converter › Audio Converter › Add files › Target format (MP3/AAC/FLAC/WAV) › Set the bitrate › Convert.
10	Disc data encryption	Main window › Data Disc › Secure Disc › Enable 256-bit encryption › Set a password › Add files › Burn › The disc requires a password to read.