Ashampoo Burning Studio Free

Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG made Ashampoo Burning Studio Free, which is software for burning discs. It has a full set of tools for making CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, so it can be used by both new and experienced users. The software is meant to make using discs easy and give you good results when you do different disc-related jobs. 

Features 

Burn files without any trouble 
The free Ashampoo Burning Studio makes it easy to burn files to CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs. You can easily delete or update discs that you already have, even rewritable media (RW) discs if they are enabled. With this free software, it doesn't matter what tools you have. 

Free program to burn audio files 
For music lovers, it's a great way to get audio from CDs and make music CDs in forms like MP3, WMA, and WAV, all of which are known for their high quality. 

You have more music on your disc. 
It also works with MP3 and WMA audio discs, so you can get hours of songs on a single disc. The built-in normalization tool keeps the volume levels even, and the built-in player makes it easy to find the right tracks. 

Easy to burn movies and copies 
You can burn not only regular videos but also HD and Full HD movies if you have the right files in a folder that is already set up. Making video CDs (VCDs) or super video CDs (SVCDs) is also a simple process. It only takes a few clicks to make copies of discs. 

Backups that require a password 
It keeps your burned files as safe as possible by backing them up in a strong way. You can back up or burn any file to USB flash drives or other internal or external storage devices. The improved compression technology makes good use of room, and you can add an extra layer of safety with a password. 

Free to burn ISOs 
Ashampoo Burning Studio FREE makes it easy to work with disc pictures like a pro. You can use this program to make or burn disc images in standard ISO and CUE/BIN formats, as well as Ashampoo's own ASHDISC format. 

Burning program that is always up to date 
Users of Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 can use the app without any problems. The software is updated regularly to reflect changes in Windows and hardware. 

If you pay more for Ashampoo Burning Studio Premium, it has even more tools. 
If you want more options, you might want to move to Ashampoo Burning Studio Premium. This strong shareware has extra features, such as disc scratch protection, quick restoration of your most recent projects, a strong video editor for making home movies, and a lot of new templates, themes, and menu designs for your multimedia projects. 

Highlights

• Data Burning: Easily burn data files, documents, images, and folders to CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs.
• Audio CD Creation: Create audio CDs from various audio formats like MP3, WAV, FLAC, and more.
• Video DVD Authoring: Convert and burn video files to DVD format for playback on standard DVD players.
• Disc Image Creation: Generate ISO and CUE/BIN files from discs or folders for archival or replication purposes.
• Disc Copying: Make exact copies of CDs, DVDs, or Blu-ray discs, preserving the original quality.
• Disc Spanning: Automatically split and burn large data sets across multiple discs.
• Backup and Restore: Securely back up your important files and restore them when needed.
• Disc Erasing: Erase rewritable discs to reuse them for other purposes.
• Design and Print Covers: Customize disc covers and labels for a personalized touch.

Setting up and installing 

The process of installing Ashampoo Burning Studio Free is easy. Users can get the software from the official website or FileSalad, then run the file that installs it. Users can follow the setup wizard's steps, which include agreeing to the licensing agreement and choosing how they want the installation to go. The program will be ready to use on the user's computer in a few minutes. 

• "Burn Data" can be found on the dashboard. To use it, add files or folders, pick the burning settings, and start the process. 
• Making an audio CD: Select "Create Audio CD," add audio files, change settings (for example, to pause between songs), and then click "Burn." 
• Video DVD Authoring: Select "Create Video DVD," add video files, rearrange their order, change the titles (if you want to), and start burning. 
• Creating a Disc Image: Click "Create Disc Image," pick the source (a disc or a folder), pick the output file, and start the process. 
• When you want to copy a disc, all you have to do is click "Copy Disc," put the source disc in the drive you want to use, and choose the drive where the copy will go.

System Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 7/8/10/11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Processor: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 2 GB or more
• Hard Disk Space: 250 MB for installation
• Optical Drive: CD/DVD/Blu-ray writer (for burning discs)

An Internet connection is required to activate the program. The program license is verified repeatedly at regular intervals.

Languages

Arabic, Belorussian, British English, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Norwegian, Norwegian Nynorsk, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Rumanian, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish, Spanish (Argentina), Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese.

PROS

• Intuitive user interface.
• A diverse range of burning capabilities.
• Free to use with a vast array of features.
• Efficient disc spanning for large data sets.
• Supports various disc formats and disc image creation.

CONS

• Some advanced features may be limited in the free version.
• Frequent updates might require re-familiarization with new functionalities.

Conclusion

It has a great set of tools for burning discs and an easy-to-use interface that works for both new and expert users. The program does a great job of burning data, making audio CDs, and making video DVDs. The FREE version may not have all the advanced features you'd like, but it's still a good choice for burning discs for basic uses. 

For people who want more advanced features, it might be worth looking into the paid version or other options like Nero Burning ROM. Ultimately, Ashampoo Burning Studio Free is still a good and dependable free choice for all your burning needs. 

FAQ 

Q: Can I make a DVD that any DVD player can play? 
A: It does support DVD creation, which makes discs that work with regular DVD players. 

Q: Can I burn Blu-rays with this software? 
A: Yes, the program can burn Blu-ray discs. However, please keep in mind that the "FREE" version might not have this option. 

Q: Can I make more than one copy of the same disc at the same time? 
Answer: You can make one copy at a time. If you want to make multiple copies at once, you might want to use the paid version or special software for copying. 

Q. What's the largest amount of info I can put on a single disc? 
A: The biggest amount of data you can put on a single disc relies on the disc type (CD, DVD, Blu-ray) and how much space it has. If your info goes over the disc's limit, the software will let you know. 

Q: Can I make disc pictures from DVDs or CDs that aren't copy-protected and burn them? 
A: Yes, it can make disc copies from DVDs or CDs that are not copy-protected.