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Xfburn

Free#24 of 32 in ISO Creation SoftwareAudio CD Burning Software

Xfburn: A free, focused Linux utility for creating and burning ISO images and optical discs. Ranked #24 of 32 in ISO Creation Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for lightweight Linux ISO burning.

6.8/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.8 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Lightweight Linux ISO burning
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Disc burning
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Creates and burns ISO images on Linux
    • Supports CD, DVD, and Blu-ray writing
    • Handles data projects, audio CDs, and rewritable discs

  • Where it doesn't

    • No checksum verification or automatic checksum creation
    • No image-content editing or image conversion
    • No stated support for bootable-media creation

Our verdict on Xfburn

Xfburn is a free, open-source Linux desktop application for creating and burning optical-media projects. It is aimed at users who need a straightforward utility for data discs, audio CDs, ISO images, and rewritable media rather than a broad image-management suite. The application supports CD, DVD, and Blu-ray writing and is distributed through Linux distribution packages as part of the Xfce project.

Its main strength is focused optical-media coverage. Users can create data compositions, create ISO images, burn ISO images, and create or burn audio CDs. Xfburn also supports blanking rewritable discs, formatting and deformating DVD-RW media, and Auto, TAO, and SAO write modes. That gives Linux users a practical set of disc-authoring controls without a paid plan structure: the product is open source and available under a free plan model. Its ISO support is centered on creating and burning ISO images, making it a fit for basic image workflows and physical-disc projects.

The narrower scope matters when a workflow extends beyond burning. Xfburn does not provide checksum verification or automatic checksum creation, and it does not specify image-content editing, image conversion, or bootable-media support. Users who need to inspect or transform image contents, verify downloads with checksums, or prepare bootable media should choose a tool with those capabilities instead. Pick Xfburn for lightweight Linux disc creation and burning, especially when support for audio CDs, rewritable discs, and Blu-ray media is useful. Choose an alternative for advanced ISO management or verification-focused workflows.

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Xfburn pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on docs.xfce.org

Xfburn fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Disc burningYes
Image editingNot verified
Image conversionNot verified
Bootable mediaNot verified
Image formatsISO
Operating systemsLinux
Checksum verificationNo
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsLinux
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitedocs.xfce.org
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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