Express Burn
Express Burn writes audio, video and data to CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs on Windows and macOS. It can create MP3 or audio CDs from formats such as WAV, MP3, WMA, OGG and FLAC. For video, it supports DVD and Blu-ray burning, chapter management and PAL or NTSC output. DVD authoring includes over 20 menu templates, with options to add custom images. Data discs can use ISO/Joliet, UDF or Hybrid formats, and the software can create and burn ISO images. It also supports bootable data discs, disc copying, dual-layer DVD and Blu-ray media, and recordable or rewritable discs. Command-line operation can support automation and integration with other programs. The free edition does not expire, but it is for non-commercial use and burns CDs only. Paid annual plans are $34.99 per year for CD burning, $49.99 per year for CD and DVD recording, and $59.95 per year for all supported disc types. NCH says audio and video functions are for users’ own content and cannot be used to break copy or region protections.
Who it is for
Express Burn may suit people who need to create audio, video or data discs, including users who want ISO creation or command-line automation. The free edition is limited to non-commercial CD burning.
What is good
- Burns audio, video and data to three disc types.
- Creates and burns ISO images.
- Includes over 20 DVD menu templates.
- Supports command-line operation.
What to know first
- Free edition burns CDs only.
- Free edition is for non-commercial use.
- Paid plans are annual subscriptions.
- Audio and video functions cannot break copy or region protections.
Verdict
Express Burn covers common disc-authoring needs, from audio CDs to Blu-ray and ISO images. The free edition is restricted to non-commercial CD burning, while broader disc support requires a paid annual plan.
Express Burn plans and pricing
All plansCompared on ISO creation software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Disc burning
- Yes
- Bootable media
- Yes
- Image formats
- ISO
- Operating systems
- cross-platform
