Virtual CD

Paid#22 of 24 in Virtual Drive Software

Virtual CD: A focused Windows virtual-drive tool with broad image support, burning, encryption and an API. Ranked #22 of 24 in Virtual Drive Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for businesses needing virtual optical media and an API.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.0 / 10
Pricing
30-day trial
Best for
Businesses needing virtual optical media and an API
Free plan
No
Paid from
$16.95/device one-time
Founded
1989 · Göttingen, Germany
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Mounts Virtual CD, ISO and compatible third-party image formats
- Supports virtual burning for CD, DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD media
- Includes conversion, compression, encryption, configurable drives and an API
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only, including Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP
- No free plan; the full version costs $34.95 one time
- Licensing varies across single-user, private-use and five-user options

Our verdict on Virtual CD

Virtual CD is Windows software for creating, mounting and managing images of CDs, DVDs, HD DVDs and Blu-ray discs. It is aimed at businesses and technical teams that need virtual optical media, image conversion or external program control without relying on physical discs. The software creates proprietary Virtual CD and ISO images, mounts supported files as virtual optical drives, and recognizes NRG, C2D, XMF, IMG, BIN, MDF, BWI, B5I and B6I formats. It also supports configurable virtual-drive counts during installation and is positioned for local, server and VDI networking scenarios.

Its strongest differentiator is the breadth of optical-media operations in one Windows application. Users can create blank images for optical-writing software, virtually burn CD, DVD, Blu-ray and HD DVD media, convert images to ISO format, and compress or encrypt Virtual CD images. The API adds external program control, making the product a closer fit for business workflows than a basic image-mounting utility. Organizations that need image handling plus automation should find this feature mix more relevant than a narrowly focused virtual-drive tool.

Pricing is one-time rather than subscription-based. The Full version is $34.95 for a single full license; a five-user license for private use costs $69.95; and the five-user license costs $119.90. An Update license is listed at $16.95, and a 30-day free trial is available. The product should suit Windows-based businesses that need optical-image creation, mounting, burning and API access. Teams requiring another desktop platform, a free plan or a simpler licensing choice should consider alternatives instead.

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Virtual CD pricing

Plans 30-day trialPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Virtual CD fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	$16.95/device one-time
Image formats	Virtual CD images; ISO; NRG; C2D; XMF; IMG; BIN; MDF; BWI; B5I; B6I
Max virtual drives	Not verified
Virtual disk files	Not verified
Optical image mounting	Yes
Write images	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista and XP, 32-bit and 64-bit
Persistent mounts	Not verified
Free trial	30 days
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	30-day trial (source)
Website	virtualcd-online.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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