Carbon CD
Carbon CD is a compact and efficient CD burning and cloning utility for Windows, designed for users who need to back up their music or data CDs quickly and easily. With a clean, user-friendly interface similar to Clone CD, Carbon CD focuses solely on CDs—offering no DVD support, but excelling at what it does best: creating accurate, 1:1 copies of your CDs or saving them to your computer as disc images.
The software allows you to master CD projects, rip audio tracks, erase CD-RW media, and burn or create disc image files in formats like ISO, IMG, CUE, CCD, and CDM. Carbon CD also includes tools for advanced users, such as a pre-gap analyzer, subcode analysis, intelligent bad sector scanning, and fast error skipping. With skin support and minimal system requirements, it’s a great choice for CD-specific tasks without overwhelming your system.
Key Features
- 1:1 CD Copying – Clone CDs to CD-Rs and CD-RWs with precision.
- Image File Support – Work with ISO, IMG, CUE, CCD, and CDM formats.
- Disc Mastering and Burning – Create and burn disc images easily.
- Audio CD Ripping – Extract and save audio tracks from your CDs.
- Erase CD-RW Discs – Wipe rewritable media for reuse.
- Drive Capability Viewer – Get technical info on your CD drive.
- Copy Protection Tools – Analyze pre-gap, subcode, and bypass read errors.
- Single and Multi-Session Copying – Copy in standard or RAW mode.
- User-Friendly Interface – Skinnable, simple layout with large task buttons.
- No ASPI Driver Needed – Runs efficiently with minimal setup.
Who Is This Software For?
Carbon CD is perfect for users who focus exclusively on CDs and want a no-nonsense tool for backup and burning. It’s ideal for:
- Music collectors who need to rip and archive audio CDs.
- Users looking to clone data or audio CDs in high accuracy.
- Advanced users who need control over CD read and write processes.
- Anyone seeking a lightweight, CD-only alternative to more complex burning tools.
Note: Carbon CD does not support DVDs and is compatible with Windows XP through Windows 10.