ISO Compression Tools
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) created the ISO format, which is found on commercially made DVDs and CDs. ISO images contain all of the information that programs need to correctly install on your computer system. ISO compression programs help you keep all the installation information and files by making this data smaller and easier to manage, which is especially helpful if you are transferring ISO data between computers or backing it up to storage devices.
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Magic ISO Maker
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The Magic ISO Maker helps you create CD and DVD image files, and it can convert BIN files to ISO and vice versa. You can also use this program to edit, compress and open ISO files. It is compatible with different CD image formats, including Daemon Tools and Nero Burning ROM. It can handle images up to 10 gigabytes. It backs up your data to your hard drive and it helps you create a bootable DVD or CD. As of March 2011, this Windows-based program costs $29.95.
PowerISO
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PowerISO is specifically for manipulating and compressing ISO files and it is compatible with both ISO and BIN images. You can also edit and mount ISO files. This program comes with drag-and-drop and paste features, which help you to easily learn and use the program. You can also password protect your images and break them up into multiple images. You can download a free trial version of this program, but it does not have the same features as the full version. As of March 2011, this Windows-based program costs $29.95.
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iCoolSoft
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The iCoolSoft DVD Copy for Mac helps you work with DVD discs and ISO images. You can copy or burn DVD files and manipulate and compress ISO files. It supports dual- and single-layer DVD formats. You can add audio tracks, menus and subtitles to your DVDs. You can download a trial version of this program, but it does not have the full features. As of March 2011, this Mac OS program costs $29.
PSP ISO
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The PSP ISO Compressor v1.4 is specifically for compressing PlayStation Portable ISO files. You can select the input file that you want to compress and then directly go to the compression output folder. You can select to delete the input file after you are done compressing it to save room on your computer. You can also uncompress ISO files with this program. This is a Windows-based program, and it is free to download and use.
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