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Burn review

Free#4 of 49 in Audio CD Burning Software

A capable free Mac burner for audio, data and video discs.

8.9/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Burn is a free, open-source macOS desktop application for creating audio, data and video optical discs. It targets Mac users who need standard Audio CDs, MP3 discs or DVD-Audio discs without a paid license. The application also handles VideoCD, DVD-Video and DivX discs, making it suitable for solo users and small teams with varied optical-media tasks. Its macOS 10.9-or-later requirement defines the supported environment.

The published Free plan includes the full application because Burn is free and open source. Audio workflows cover standard Audio CD creation, MP3 discs and DVD-Audio discs, with CD-Text and MP3 tag editing for disc metadata. Burn can convert audio and video files into disc formats, while data-disc tools expose filesystem and file-setting controls. DVD-Video menu themes, disc copying and disk-image recreation extend the feature set beyond basic audio burning.

Burn fits a desktop Mac workflow rather than a cross-platform or mobile setup. Support channels include email, community and ticket options, and the product is positioned for solo and small-company use. Choose it when macOS compatibility and broad optical-disc creation matter more than cloud access or multi-platform deployment. Users on Windows or Linux, or teams seeking a browser-based workflow, should choose a tool designed for those environments instead.

Burn pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Creates Audio CDs, MP3 discs and DVD-Audio discs
    • Converts files and edits CD-Text and MP3 tags
    • Copies discs and recreates them from disk images
  • Where it doesn't
    • macOS-only deployment excludes Windows and Linux users
    • Requires macOS 10.9 or later
    • Desktop-only workflow offers no mobile deployment

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