CloneCD is a Windows utility developed for creating backups of compact and digital video discs. It is worth noting that this tool can only work on computers that have in-built or external optical disc drives.

Overview

To access the main functions, you need to install the application on your computer. The process is quick and simple. After launch, in the main menu you can select options that allow the program to copy or erase CDs. You also can configure it to read and write from image files.

Additionally, you are able to choose from five profiles for specific types of content stored on the compact disc like multimedia audio, data and protected PC game. If you want to extract the recordings from video compact discs, you may try specialized tools like VCD Cutter.

Options

Users can access advanced options in the Settings menu and enable auto-play for some types of discs, adjust buffer size and control the CD drive. It is also possible to choose from a variety of supported languages and insert sounds for successful or failed tasks. Additionally, the utility displays a log file that records all actions taken with it.

Special functions

This program can copy all information from the compact disc, no matter what protection it has or what type of data is stored on it. Users have an option to utilize encrypted CD and DVD discs as the application will disregard any DRM restrictions.

Features

free to download and use;
gives users the ability to record encrypted compact discs;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
requires a computer with optical disc drive;
can make one to one copies of CDs and DVDs.