How to Split an ISO File

The popular ISO virtual imaging file format allows users to backup, create and play digital versions of their physical mediums--like CDs and DVDs. But problems may arise when trying to transport ISO files from one computer to another--ISO files are notoriously large and may not always fit perfectly on CDs and DVDS. But with the right software, you can split your ISO files, and make them ready for transport.

Things You'll Need

• WinRAR

Instructions

1. Download a copy of the file archiving utility, WinRAR. Save the file to your desktop, and then install it.

2. Open the folder containing the ISO file you wish to split, and then right-click on it. Select the options labeled "Add to Archive" from the pop up menu to launch WinRAR.

3. 

   Navigate to the heading labeled "Split to volumes, bytes." Select the option labeled "CD700" to fit your split file to CDs, or choose "DVD+R" to fit your file to DVDs.

4. 

   Keep the archive format set to its default "RAR" setting, but adjust the compression to your liking.

5. Click "OK" to begin splitting the files into chunks that will fit on your CDs or DVDs--the split files will appear in the same folder as the original file.

References

• RARLab.com

Resources

• Download WinRAR