DVD to ISO: How to Create ISO Files from DVD on Windows/Mac

Talking in the most general terms, an ISO image file is the snapshot of all the data as well as the layout of a DVD or CD. Converting DVDs to ISO files helps in converting your physical discs into virtual ones. Since ISO in a single file, it is easy to be organized and stored, and it is also a smart way to have a powerful backup of your DVD content. These files become extremely useful in situations when you need to run software or an old game on your latest PC that does not have a disc drive. There are a number of programs and tools which help you with DVD to ISO conversion and the following part of the article discusses in detail how to create ISO from DVD.

• Part 1. How to create ISO file from DVD on Windows 10/7/8
• Part 2. How to create ISO from DVD Mac
• Part 3. Top 3 free ISO creators for Windows/Mac
• Part 4. The comparison among 4 ISO creators
• Part 5. Extended knowledge: What is ISO file

Part 1. How to create ISO file from DVD on Windows 10/7/8.

Wondershare UniConverter (originally Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) is wonderful software that allows burning DVD to ISO files like a pro. No matter whether you are a techie or a novice, the program is easy to use. Working as a powerful DVD tool-kit, UniConverter allows burning videos to DVD folder or ISO files in the local disk. An array of video and audio formats can be burned to DVD and Blu-ray discs for playback and storage purpose. Wondershare UniConverter works smoothly on Windows OS version 10/7/8 and helps to create ISO from DVD Windows 10 in no time.

Wondershare UniConverter - Best DVD to ISO Converter for Windows 10 / Mac (Catalina Included)

• Create ISO files from DVD on Windows/Mac with easy steps.
• Convert DVD to ISO with super fast speed and no quality loss.
• Edit videos with trimming, cropping, rotating, adding subtitles, etc.
• Support 1000+ video formats for input and output, including MP4, MOV, WMV, MKV, AVI, and more.
• Customize DVD with free menu templates, background image and music, TV standard, and mothers.
• Download or record videos from YouTube and other 10,000+ video sharing sites.
• Transfer converted DVD videos to devices and external hard drives directly.
• Versatile toolbox: Add video metadata, GIF maker, video compressor and screen recorder.
• Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7/XP/Vista and Mac OS 10.15 (Catalina), 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6.

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Step to create ISO from DVD Windows 10 using Wondershare UniConverter:

Before starting the process, insert the desired DVD into your PC.

Step 1 Launch Wondershare DVD to ISO creator and load DVD files.

After downloading and installing Wondershare UniConverter on your Windows PC, launch the program and select the DVD Burner tab from the main interface. Hit the Load DVD to add the DVD files from the inserted disc. You can load all the files or the main ones depending on your requirements.

Step 2 Customize DVD menu and select ISO file parameters.

Once DVD files are added, select the ISO File option at Burn video to: tab at the top-right corner. Customize the menu template with respect to parameters like Menu Type, Aspect Ratio, TV Standard, and Quality.

Step 3 Convert DVD to ISO.

Hit the Burn button to initiate the DVD to ISO conversion process. The program will start creating a slice. Depending upon the DVD size, the program will quickly burn DVD to ISO Windows 10.

Part 2. How to create ISO from DVD Mac.

Wondershare UniConverter works not only smoothly on Windows but also on latest Mac versions. So if you want to have ISO files from your DVD on your Mac system, install Wondershare UniConverter for Mac. The features and functions of the Mac version are same as its Windows program. Using the software, you can burn your DVD of movies, home videos and other content to ISO files and relax having a copy on your hard drive.

Steps to make ISO from DVD on Mac using Wondershare UniConverter for Mac:

Insert the DVD for which you wish to create ISO files before starting the conversion process.

Step 1 Open Wondershare DVD to ISO Converter Mac and add DVD files.

Download, install and launch Wondershare UniConverter for Mac on your system. Click Load DVD from the DVD Burner tab to open drop-down menu. Select inserted DVD from the list. Add the main or all the files from DVD as needed.

Step 2 Customize DVD menu and other details.

At the top right corner, open drop-down menu next to the Burn Video to: option. Select ISO File from the given options.

Next, you can select the DVD templates, and enter DVD Label and other settings of the ISO file.

Step 3 Create ISO from DVD Mac.

Click the Burn button to start with the process of converting DVD files to ISO.

Part 3. Top 3 free ISO creators for Windows/Mac.

In addition to paid professional software, there is a decent list of free ISO Creator programs available as well. Though these free tools are not feature packed like UniConverter, takes care of your basic files to ISO conversion needs. Listed below are 3 popular free ISO creators:

1. Free WinISO Maker

This is a popularly used disc imaging tool that allows making, editing, converting, burning, and mounting ISO files. Also known by the name of Free ISO Maker, and WinISO 5.3 the software allows making bootable image files and can also convert ISO files to BIN/CUE. It is capable of processing all types of CD image files including BIN, and ISO. The software is compatible with working on popular and latest Windows PC including Windows 2000/ XP/Vista/7, and others.

Key features:

• Allows creating ISO files from CD as well as floppy.
• Facilitates editing ISO files with features like adding files and folders, deleting files, renaming, extracting files, and others.
• Allows converting any image file to standard ISO format.
• Facilitates making bootable CD disc image files and also save bootable information on bif/img file.

2. DVD to ISO

The software that allows ripping and converting DVD/CD data to single ISO image files. The program is simple to use without any complicated procedures or settings. The freeware can be used for personal or non-commercial use and it supports working on Windows PC with 32 and 64 bit OS and requires .NET Framework. Using the program you can create ISO files with format ISO 9660 which is CDFS and a standard file system for CD-ROMs.

Key features:

• Simple and free DVD/CD image creating program.
• Automatically detects if the drive is ready or not.
• Read the volume label as well as the capacity from the DVD/CD disc to ensure if there is space for ISO file storage.
• Shows progress bar.

3. ISO Disk

This is another popularly used program to work with virtual disk and ISO image files. Using the software, you can easily create ISO files from CD/DVD ROM without any need for virtual drive software. Once the .ISO disk image file is mounted you can access them as if they are burned on CD or DVD. Using this freeware you can also create a CD/DVD driver up to 20 drivers. The program is clean and safe to use. It is compatible with working on Windows XP/2003/Vista OS.

Key Features:

• Facilitates creating ISO files from CD/DVD ROM.
• Allows mounting ISO image files on LAN.
• Allows mounting ISO image files as an internal virtual CD/DVD device.

Part 4. The comparison among 4 ISO creators.

Above listed are 4 ISO Creators with their set of features and functions. A comparison table of these programs is given below so that you can make an informed choice depending upon your requirements and expectations from an ISO creator.

Part 5. Extended knowledge: What is ISO file.

With file extension .iso, an ISO image file is an archive file of the optical disc (DVD or CD). It is a type of disc image that contains entire information from all the written sector of the disc including the boot information. These files are self-contained and complete representation of the data present on the disc. These files can be termed as virtual DVD or CDs that are stored on the hard disk of your PC. You can have ISO files of your video DVDs, software installation DVDs, OS, games as well as other discs so as to have a complete backup. Being single, ISO files are not only easy to store but also organize and manage. So next time when you plan to buy the latest system not having a disc drive, you will not have to worry about your important content as ISO files can be used.

Download Wondershare UniConverter and enjoy burning DVD to ISO Windows 7 and other OS versions and create ISO from DVD Mac like a pro.