InfraRecorder is a small, open-source application that offers you access to basic disc burning tools. It comes with extremely low system requirements and can be easily used by anyone, regardless of their PC knowledge level. The program efficiently handles CDs, DVDs, and other optical disc types.
InfraRecorder includes all the tools that you would expect to find in a program of this type. But this doesn't necessarily mean that it can successfully fulfill its purpose. While I was testing the program, it crashed multiple times with no apparent reason. This might be considered a big drawback by some users. Crashing during the burning process will lead to permanent disc damage.
In addition to burning features, InfraRecorder is also able to create ISO images by using data from various discs. You can then burn these images to other disc types. Also, when copying audio tracks from CDs, you are offered the opportunity to save them to audio formats like: MP3, OGG, WAV, etc.
I admit that InfraRecorder didn’t impress me so much. I would recommend it only for the fact that it’s open source.
v0.53 [Aug 16, 2009]
Fixed write speed detection issue.
Fixed bug where maximum write speed would be used instead of the selected one when burning DVDs.
Fixed bug in creation of UDF and ISO9660 file systems containing many files and folders.
Relaxed ISO9660 duplicate file naming algorithm.
Added support for non-standard character sets in ISO9660 file systems.
Various minor GUI changes.
The space meter will now automatically adjust if a blank DVD is inserted.
