Alcohol 52%

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Score6.6

Rank#8 of 32

PriceFree

Free planYes

Free trialYes

Runs onWindows

Summary

Alcohol 52% creates virtual CD/DVD-ROM drives so you can use disc images without inserting the original disc. It supports up to 31 virtual drives, persistent mounts, and optical image mounting. Supported image formats include CCD, CUE, ISO, BWF, CDI, MDS, and NRG. The software is for Windows; listed downloads exclude Windows 98 and ME. Alcohol Soft lists a free 15-day trial and a Free Edition, both at 0.00 USD per free. The Free Edition is marked not for business use. A single-license purchase costs 27.00 USD once, includes lifetime free upgrades, and requires online activation. CSS-protected DVD titles cannot be backed up because of legal restrictions. The maker describes home users backing up game CDs and movie DVDs, and librarians and school administrators archiving recordable media. Manuals, FAQs, a support forum, and direct email contact are offered. The privacy policy says users can choose whether to join the Bright Data network for some premium features and can change that setting in the app.

Who it is for

It may suit Windows users who want virtual drives for disc images, including home users and people archiving recordable media collections. The Free Edition is not for business use.

What is good

Creates up to 31 virtual CD/DVD-ROM drives
Supports CCD, CUE, ISO, BWF, CDI, MDS, and NRG
Persistent mounts and optical image mounting
Paid listing includes lifetime free upgrades

What to know first

Windows 98 and ME are excluded
Free Edition is not for business use
CSS-protected DVD titles cannot be backed up
Purchase requires online activation

Verdict

Alcohol 52% provides virtual CD/DVD drives and supports several disc-image formats on Windows. Check the operating-system limits, business-use restriction, and CSS limitation before choosing it.

Alcohol 52% plans and pricing

All plans

Alcohol 52% 15 day trial Free 15 day trial · Windows except 98/ME trial.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026

Alcohol 52% Free Edition Free Free Edition · Not for Business use · Windows except 98/ME trial.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026

Alcohol 52% $27 once Lifetime Free Upgrades Single licence purchase · Online activation required shop.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on ISO creation software

Free plan: Yesalcohol-soft.com
Image formats: CCD, CUE, ISO, BWF, CDI, MDS, NRGalcohol-soft.com

Facts

Purpose: Alcohol 52% emulates CDs and DVDs by creating virtual drives so users can play discs without the physical media.shop.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Virtual drives: Alcohol 52% can create up to 31 virtual CD/DVD-ROM drives.trial.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Trial terms: The maker says its software trial has a 15-day evaluation period, with capabilities limited only by the number of available virtual drives.trial.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Supported systems: The Alcohol 52% downloads are listed for Windows operating systems except Windows 98/ME.trial.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Business use: The Alcohol 52% Free Edition is marked “Not for Business use.”trial.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Activation: The purchase page says online activation is required.shop.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Updates: The paid Alcohol 52% listing includes lifetime free upgrades.shop.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Support: The maker offers manuals, FAQs, a support forum staffed by its support team, and direct email contact.support.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy: Alcohol Soft says it collects site interaction information, operating system, and IP address, and says these details do not contain personally identifiable information.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Privacy controls: The privacy policy says users may choose to join the Bright Data network in exchange for some premium features and can turn this off in settings.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Licensing component: The license agreement says Alcohol 120% installs Bright Data components and lets users turn Bright Data on or off in app settings.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Product limitation: The maker says DVD titles protected with CSS cannot be backed up due to legal restrictions.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026
Intended users: The maker describes home users backing up game CDs and movie DVDs, and librarians and school administrators archiving recordable media collections.alcohol-soft.com · 2 Oct 2026