We can create data or audio/video CDs/DVDs ourselves as long as we have a CD/DVD recorder. But a powerful and easy-to-use CD/DVD burner is very important for us to improve our work efficiency. However, which one should we select among a lot of CD/DVD burners? Do not worry about it. I introduce you a great software which can meet almost all need of us. That is Express Burn which is designed by NCH Swift Sound. Did you hear about it? It is the fast, easy and affordable way to create audio/video CD/DVD. I have used it for a long time and I can insure that you will love it soon.

Express Burn is an easy to use CD burner that lets us create data or audio CDs, as well as Blu-ray and HD-DVDs, by simply dragging the files or folders onto the interface. It integrates with a free audio conversion tool from the same author, that will automatically convert files to AudioCD format if required, so all we have to do is select our files (WAV, OGG, MP3, WMA and others), and the software will automatically create a CD that can be played in our stereo. This auto-conversion feature makes creating an AudioCD fool-proof, even for beginners. Express Burn supports Jolliet and CDA formats, as well as Apple extensions and more. It can also be used to create an ISO images from a CD, or to write an ISO image to CD. Express Burn is a free CD burning program for Windows that lets you create and record audio and data CDs under Windows.

With Express Burn we can record a data or audio discs quickly and easily by dragging the files we want onto the icon and clicking Burn CD. The software then does the rest, including converting the files if required. Express Burn is also the fastest CD/DVD writing program in the world using proprietary optimizing systems. But do not believe me, try it for yourself. This CD recording software is free and the advanced version of it is Express Burn Plus. The developers make Express Burn free in the hope we will like it so much we will decide to upgrade to Express Burn Plus. Burn Plus includes Video DVD authoring, the ability to burn Data DVDs, HD-DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. It has advanced features like the ability to create and record ISO images and support for many more file formats (the basic version only supports wav and mp3 for audio discs). We can download the Express Burn Plus demo or purchase Express Burn Plus online.

The key features and functions of Express Burn include: Writes the following types of discs: Data CDs (perfect for backup); Audio CDs (for traditional CD player); Mp3 CDs (larger capacity alternative to audio cds); Video DVDs (to be played on a standard DVD player - Plus version); Data DVDs (4.5GB+ on a single DVD - Plus version); Blu-Ray discs (25GB+ - Plus version). Supports multi session recording to CD (we can choose to add more music tracks at a later time). Records CD Recordable (CDR) and CD Re-recordable (CDRW) discs. Can seamlessly burn audio CDs with no pause between tracks. Audio CDs are recorded with direct digital recording (so perfect audio quality is maintained). Audio CD burning supports wav, mp3, wma, au, aiff, ra, ogg, flac, aac and a number of other audio file formats. Express Burn Plus can burn ISO compliant data DVDs and Blue-ray discs (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, BD-R, BD-RE, BD-R DL, BD-RE DL). Video DVD Authoring - video files will be re-encoded and made in to a standard DVD Movie disk, playable on a DVD player (Plus version only). Video burning supports avi, mpg, vob, asf, wmv, mp4, ogm and all video formats that have a DirectShow based codec. Choice of widescreen or standard formats for video dvd authoring. Record video files to PAL or NTSC. Support Joliet and CDA formats. Data CDs support multilevel folders and long file names. Data CDs are fully ISO compliant with Joliet extension. Includes command line operation for automation and integration with other programs. Supports fast, right mouse click functionality for burning ISO images. Simple, easy to use interface for day-to-day operation.

For run Express Burn, we must have CD-ROM drive which supports recording. For DVDs a DVD-ROM drive which supports recording. For Blu-ray Discs a BD-ROM drive which supports recording. It works with Windows 95/NT4/98/2000/Me/XP/2003/Vista.

Express Burn 4.08 is a CD Utility product from nch.com.au, Express Burn is an easy-to-use CD burner that lets you create data or audio CDs, as well as Blu-ray and HD-DVDs, by simply dragging the files or folders onto the interface. It integrates with a free audio conversion tool from the same author, that will automatically convert files to AudioCD format if required, so all you have to do is select your files (WAV, OGG, MP3, WMA and others), and the program will automatically create a CD that can be played in your stereo. This auto-conversion feature makes creating an AudioCD fool-proof, even for beginners. Express Burn supports Jolliet and CDA formats, as well as Apple extensions and more. It can also be used to create an ISO images from a CD, or to write an ISO image to CD. The license of this windows utility software is Shareware, the price is $27.00, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you want to get a full or nolimited version of Express Burn, you can buy this windows utility software.