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How to Create, Mount, and Burn ISO Image Files

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How to Create, Mount, and Burn ISO Image Files

Do you want to create, mount, or burn an ISO image file but don’t know how you can do this? If yes, then you have come to the right place because we are going to teach you exactly how you can create, mount, and burn an ISO image file using your computer system. So, let’s get started.

How to Create an ISO File on Windows?

Windows do not have any inbuilt tool that you can use to create ISO files on it. However, there are many free tools in the market like Free ISO Creator that you can download and install on your Windows computer to create an ISO file on it. To create an ISO file using the Free ISO Creator:

  1. Open the software.
  2. Now tap on the “Browse” button to select the source folder.
  3. Next, give a name to your created ISO file by entering your desired name in the “Volume Name” input field and then tap on the “Save as” button to set the output path for your created ISO file.
  4. Finally, tap on the “Create” button to create and store your ISO file.

How to Create an ISO File on MacOS?

Unlike Windows, you can easily create an ISO file on MacOS without downloading and installing any software on it by using the inbuilt “Disk Utility” app of macOS. To create an ISO image from folder or disc on MacOS:

  1. Tap on the “Finder” icon.
  2. Now tap on the “Applications” option (located on the left side of the screen).
  3. Next, scroll down a little and find the “Utilities” folder.
  4. Now tap on it to open the folder.
  5. Next, find the “Utilities” app and launch it.
  6. Now tap on the “File” tab.
  7. Next, tap on the “New Image” option.
  8. Now select the “Image from” option and select your disc/folder.
  9. After that, give a name to your file, add tags, and select the location where you want to save your created file.
  10. Now tap on the “Save” button and then on the “Done” button/option.
  11. You have successfully created your ISO image using the “Disk Utility” app.

How to Mount an ISO Image File on Windows?

When you mount an ISO image on your computer, it creates a virtual drive for that ISO file in the same way your system makes a drive for a physical disc. To mount your ISO image on Windows:

  1. Go to the “File Explorer” app.
  2. Now locate your ISO image file and select it.
  3. Next, tap on the “Disk Images Tools” tab.
  4. Now right-click on it and tap on the “Mount” option.
  5. You have successfully mounted your ISO file on your Windows computer.

How to Mount an ISO Image on MacOS?

To mount your ISO image on your Mac computer:

  1. Tap on the “Finder” icon.
  2. Now tap on the “Applications” option (located on the left side of the screen).
  3. Next, scroll down a little and find the “Utilities” folder.
  4. Now tap on it to open the folder.
  5. Next, find the “Utilities” app and launch it.
  6. Now tap on the “File” tab.
  7. Next, tap on the “Open Disk Image” option.
  8. Now select the ISO file that you want to mount on your computer.
  9. You have successfully mounted your ISO file on your Mac computer.

How to Burn an ISO Image File to Disc on Windows?

When you burn an ISO image file on a disc, you actually create a copy of the original file. To burn an ISO image on Windows:

  1. Insert a blank disc in your computer.
  2. Now locate the ISO file and right-click on it.
  3. Next, tap on the “Burn disc image” option.
  4. Now select the “Verify disc after burning” option to ensure that the image was burned without any issues or errors.
  5. Next, tap on the “Burn” button to burn your selected ISO image.

How to Burn an ISO Image File to Disc on MacOS?

To burn an ISO image file to a disc on MacOS:

  1. Tap on the “Finder” icon.
  2. Now tap on the “Applications” option (located on the left side of the screen).
  3. Next, scroll down a little and find the “Utilities” folder.
  4. Now tap on it to open the folder.
  5. Next, find the “Utilities” app and launch it.
  6. Now tap on the “File” tab.
  7. Next, tap on the “Open Disk Image” option. You will see all the available drives in it.
  8. Now Insert your blank disc.
  9. Tap on “Action.”
  10. Now tap on the “Open Disk Utility” option and then tap on “OK.”
  11. Next, drag and drop your ISO image file on the left pane (Inside the “Disk Utility” window).
  12. Now select the ISO image file and tap on the “Burn” option.
  13. Next, tap on the “Burn” button to burn your selected ISO image on your inserted disc.

 Conclusion

Now you have learned to successfully create, mount, and burn an ISO image file using your computer, and we hope you now will be able to create, mount, and burn an ISO image by yourself using your computer without any difficulty. However, if you do face any difficulty, you can ask your questions in the comment section below. We will surely help you out.

Oliver jack  is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security,cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes office.com/setup  security products.

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