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ISO images, also known as disc images, are archival files found on optical discs like CD-ROMs. Many software publishers support the ISO file standard (.iso), and most CD- and DVD-burning software only works with ISO images and their own image formats. If you have software, presentations, archives, or other data to burn onto optical discs, you'll need to convert files in a wide range of formats into ISO images. AnyToISO from CrystalIdea is just the tool. It converts a wide range of file formats into ISO images, including BIN, MDF, PDI, CDI, NRG, B5I, and IMG files. It supports all the popular CD and DVD formats, and it will also mount any CD or DVD image found online to your Parallels/VMWare virtual machine. It's free, too.
The developer touts AnyToISO's small and nimble size, and with a 4.2MB download for the Windows version, it's certainly not bloated, considering its versatility. It offers a lot for freeware, such as the sort of user interface we love: just a clean, simple, and efficient Windows dialog box with a graphical layout that manages to be almost Spartan and yet attractive at the same time. Using AnyToISO couldn't be easier, which may reflect the fact that it's a larger and more powerful tool that's been pared down to the essentials for freeware.
The free AnyToISO is a "Lite" version of the Pro software, but it's fully functional with no limitations. It supports all recent versions of Windows as well as Mac OS X.
Publisher's Description
From CrystalIdea Software:
AnyToISO is the ultimate ISO Creator for Windows to create ISO from almost everything including all CD/DVD images formats popular in Internet, CD/DVD/Blue-ray disks or simply from a local folder. It also features complete command line support.
What's new in this version: Version 3.4.2 improves user interface.
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All versions:
2.8 starsout of 13 votes
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"With no limitations...."
Version: AnyToISO 3.4.2
Pros
Seems very uncluttered and easy to use.
Cons
870MB max ISO size in this freeware version....
Summary
If it says "no limitations" there should be no limitations!
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"Free ("Lite") version does not support DVDs"
Version: AnyToISO 3.4.2
Pros
None - I couldn't use the product.
Cons
Free ("Lite") version does not support DVDs.
Summary
The CNET staff review on November 10, 2009 states: "The free AnyToISO is a "Lite" version of the Pro software, but it's fully functional with no limitations. It supports all recent versions of Windows as well as Mac OS X." However, when I attempted to create an ISO from a DVD, I encountered this alert: "Lite version of AnyToISO works with CD images only (up to 870 MB). In order to work with larger files (DVD and more) you should Purchase Professional version. You'll obtain the registration code unlocking the software after the purchase."
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