There's plenty of software to mount an .iso image for reading, but is there anything (for Windows XP) that would do the reverse, i.e. act as an "virtual CD-R drive" so that burning onto it would result in an .iso image to be created? Like PDF printer drivers, but for CD-R.
I have a legacy application that can only burn onto CD, but I would like it to create .isos instead.
Phantom Burner does exactly what you're looking for, the only downside is that it's not free - $29.95.
Phantom Burner is a virtual CD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RAM/BD-RE/CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/BD-ROM emulator. It extends the ability of Phantom CD by adding burner emulation. It not only allows you to mount disc image files as virtual CD, DVD or Blu-ray discs, but also lets you create disc image files by burning to the virtual CD-R/DVD+RW/DVD-RAM/BD-RE burner drive, from using any disc burning software.
Here is another one, even costlier then John's burner ($39,95).
The Virtual CD program not only lets you create virtual drives-you can create virtual CD burners, too. A VCD virtual burner can be used with any Windows application just like a physical CD/DVD burner. You can put together your choice of CD content, even video DVD material, and burn it on a virtual CD. This is a great way to test the results without wasting a physical blank. And that's just one example of the possibilities.
A virtual drive that has been configured as a burner can also be used as a virtual encrypted hard disk. All you have to do is insert a virtual DVD-RAM in the virtual burner, which has the same properties for reading and writing data as a hard drive, and activate the optional encryption feature. Absolute data security, easy as 1-2-3!
and another one ...
Original CD Emulator now works as virtual CDRW drive.
Original CD Emulator is shareware (USD 34.95), try before you buy.
Folder2ISO can create ISO from folders and it is a lightweight tool that helps you create ISO images.
