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brew install --cask burn v3.1.9

Create audio and data CDs/DVDs by dragging files into a virtual disc.

Why you might care

Burn is free and open-source, requiring no paid software like Toast for basic CD/DVD authoring. It offers a straightforward drag-and-drop interface for users who still need to write optical media.

Categories

archiver productivity

Alternatives

Toast Titanium Roxio Creator macOS Finder
170
30-day installs · #1011
588
90-day · #922
2.1k
365-day · #958

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