How to Burn ISO on Mac
Insert a blank CD or DVD., Open Disk Utility., Drag and drop the ISO file into the left frame of the Disc Utility window., Convert the ISO file if you want it to be bootable on a PC., Click the "Burn" button at the top of the window.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Insert a blank CD or DVD.
ISO files are image files of DVDs or CDs that are burned to blank discs to replicate the original disc.
The size of the ISO file will determine the type of disc you need to use: 0-700MB
- CD-R/ 700MB-4.7GB
- DVD+/-R
4.7-8.5GB
- DVD+/-R DL Not all Macs support all disc types.
To see what your Mac supports, click "Apple" → "About This Mac" → More Info....
Select the "Disk Burning" option in the left frame.
The disc types supported by your Mac will be listed in the right frame. -
Step 2: Open Disk Utility.
All Macs include the Disk Utility program, which can perform a large number of disk-related tasks.
Open "Applications" → "Utilities" → "Disk Utility". , You'll have to release it underneath your list of drives.
Click it to select it once you've added it to the list.
In Yosemite (OS X
10.10), the ISO file will need to be on your desktop first before you can drag it into Disk Utility. , If you need to use the burned disc to boot a PC, such as a Windows or Linux installation disc or a utility disc like DBAN, you may need to convert the ISO file first.
This isn't required if you're burning a Mac-format ISO.Make sure the ISO file is selected and click the "Convert" button at the top of the window.
Select "Desktop" from the "Where" menu.
Select "DVD/CD master" from the "Image Format" menu.
Click Save and wait for the conversion to complete.
This will create a CDR file on your desktop.
Drag the newly-created CDR file into the left frame of Disc Utility and proceed. , Make sure the ISO or CDR file is selected.
Click Burn to confirm that you want to proceed.The burn process may take a while, depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your burner. -
Step 3: Drag and drop the ISO file into the left frame of the Disc Utility window.
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Step 4: Convert the ISO file if you want it to be bootable on a PC.
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Step 5: Click the "Burn" button at the top of the window.
Detailed Guide
ISO files are image files of DVDs or CDs that are burned to blank discs to replicate the original disc.
The size of the ISO file will determine the type of disc you need to use: 0-700MB
- CD-R/ 700MB-4.7GB
- DVD+/-R
4.7-8.5GB
- DVD+/-R DL Not all Macs support all disc types.
To see what your Mac supports, click "Apple" → "About This Mac" → More Info....
Select the "Disk Burning" option in the left frame.
The disc types supported by your Mac will be listed in the right frame.
All Macs include the Disk Utility program, which can perform a large number of disk-related tasks.
Open "Applications" → "Utilities" → "Disk Utility". , You'll have to release it underneath your list of drives.
Click it to select it once you've added it to the list.
In Yosemite (OS X
10.10), the ISO file will need to be on your desktop first before you can drag it into Disk Utility. , If you need to use the burned disc to boot a PC, such as a Windows or Linux installation disc or a utility disc like DBAN, you may need to convert the ISO file first.
This isn't required if you're burning a Mac-format ISO.Make sure the ISO file is selected and click the "Convert" button at the top of the window.
Select "Desktop" from the "Where" menu.
Select "DVD/CD master" from the "Image Format" menu.
Click Save and wait for the conversion to complete.
This will create a CDR file on your desktop.
Drag the newly-created CDR file into the left frame of Disc Utility and proceed. , Make sure the ISO or CDR file is selected.
Click Burn to confirm that you want to proceed.The burn process may take a while, depending on the size of the ISO file and the speed of your burner.
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