How do I create a CD image file?

To create a CD image file with Nero, you use the so-called 'Image Recorder'. You can select this recorder using the Choose Recorder item on the Recorder menu. The Image Recorder behaves in the same way as a real recorder, but writes the data into an image file instead of onto a CD. When you write a compilation using the Image Recorder, Nero prompts you to enter the name of the image file and then creates the file.

Please bear in mind that image files can be large. Make sure that you choose a destination drive with enough free space for the file.

If you want to burn the image file onto a CD later, we recommend that you also choose a fast drive. Network drives are not a good choice in this respect, as they also handle other users' jobs which means that they can suddenly become very slow. As a result there can be a risk, when burning a CD from an image file, of the data being sent too slowly, which may cause errors on the CD.

See also:

Creating an image file


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