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What is Red Book audio?
Red Book is the original CD-Audio standard: 16-bit, 44.1 kHz stereo tracks, up to ~80 minutes. It's why a proper audio CD plays in literally any CD player. cdBurner converts your files to this format.
Unlike Nero, ImgBurn or the others, cdBurner needs no heavy software — just a 2-second helper, and your files never leave your PC. Open the burner →
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Why cdBurner is different
Unlike Nero, ImgBurn or the others, cdBurner needs no heavy software — just a 2-second helper, and your files never leave your PC.
- 100% free — no trial, no watermark, no nag screens.
- Private — files are written locally and never uploaded to a server.
- No bloatware — one small signed helper, not a heavy install.
- Built on Windows' native IMAPI2 engine, so your discs read everywhere.