“Uncomplicated CD/DVD burning software”

When all you want to do is just burn a CD or DVD, huge suites like Nero are certainly not the most suitable solution. Instead, you should look for a simple recording application such as InfraRecorder.

This easy tool features everything you need to record both CD and DVD. It supports data and audio burning, dual-layer DVD and also disc images. It works with rewritable discs and can burn copies on the fly as well. Results are very satisfying, with just one small complaint: I'd like to have a sound normalizer for song compilations.

But the best thing about InfraRecorder is undoubtedly its simplicity, in every sense. It launches in a few seconds, enables you to drag and drop files, features very intuitive menus and even includes a reduced version (InfraExpress) for last-minute recordings. However, if you want to record MP3 files into audio CDs you'll need to download the decoder by yourself and copy it to the Program files – InfraRecorder – Codecs folder.

InfraRecorder is a simple and efficient tool for quick CD and DVD recording.

Languages:

English, Spanish, German, French, Chinese Trad, Euskera, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish

Notes:

You can download the MP3 decoder file from this site

OS requirements for Infra Recorder:

OS: Win95/98/98SE/Me/2000/NT/XP/2003

Pros

Simple, easy, straightforward
Supports image discs and double-layered DVDs

Cons

MP3 decoder needs to be downloaded separately
No normalizing feature

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From the publisher of Infra Recorder

Infra Recorder is a free CD/DVD burning solution for Microsoft Windows. It offers a wide range of powerful features through an easy to use application interface and Windows Explorer integration.

Key features include, custom data, audio and mixed-mode projects which can be recorded to physical discs as well as disc images. You can also blank rewritable discs using four different methods as well as create disc copies on the fly and using a temporary disc image.

Take a look at what this program features:

Create custom data, audio and mixed-mode projects and record them to discs or disc images.
Supports recording to dual-layer DVDs.
Blank (erase) rewritable discs using four different methods.
Record disc images (ISO and BIN/CUE).
Fixate discs (write lead-out information to prevent further data from being added to the disc).
Scan the SCSI/IDE bus for devices and collect information about their capabilities.
Create disc copies, on the fly and using a temporary disc image.
Import session data from multi-session discs and add more sessions to them.
Display disc information.
Save audio and data tracks to files (.wav, .wma, .ogg, .mp3 and .iso)