ImgDrive
ImgDrive is Windows software that emulates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives for disc image files.
What ImgDrive is
ImgDrive is Windows software that emulates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives for disc image files. It supports formats including CCD, CUE, ISO, ISZ, MDS, NRG, ASHDISC, CDI, PDI, BWT, B5T/B6T, MDX, and UIF, and can also mount folders as virtual drives. CUE files paired with WAV, APE, or FLAC audio can be mounted as Audio CDs; Pro adds support for M4A, TTA, and WV audio. The free editions support up to four virtual drives, while Pro supports up to nine. ImgDrive can create image files from folders and copy discs to image files. It integrates with Windows Explorer and provides a command-line interface. Version 2.x supports Windows 7, 10, and 11; users of Windows XP, 2003, Vista, or 8 are directed to version 1.8.8.7. The free plan is for personal use, while commercial use requires Pro. ImgDrive Pro Lifetime costs $12, paid once and includes commercial use, up to nine virtual drives, priority support, and additional image and audio CD formats. A single-user license can be used on any number of computers, provided only that user uses it. Yubsoft states that purchases are not refundable.
Good
- Mounts a broad range of listed disc image formats.
- Can mount folders as virtual drives.
- Creates image files from folders and copied discs.
- Integrates with Windows Explorer and has a command-line interface.
Watch out
- Free editions support up to four virtual drives.
- Commercial use requires Pro.
- Purchases are covered by a no-refund policy.
Who it suits
ImgDrive suits Windows users who need to mount disc images or folders as virtual drives. The free edition is for personal use; commercial use requires Pro.
Verdict
ImgDrive covers virtual mounting as well as creating disc images, with Explorer integration and a command-line interface. Check the edition's drive limit and your Windows version before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From ImgDrive's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ImgDrive | Free | Free for personal use · commercial use requires Pro |
| ImgDrive Pro Lifetime | $12, paid once | Commercial use · up to 9 virtual drives · priority support · additional image formats and audio CD formats · Lifetime |
The facts
Each one read from ImgDrive's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio CD mounting
- It can mount CUE files with WAV, APE, or FLAC audio as Audio CDs; Pro adds M4A, TTA, and WV support.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Drive capacity
- The product comparison lists support for up to 4 virtual drives in the free editions and up to 9 in Pro.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Folder mounting
- It can mount folders as virtual drives.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Image creation
- It can create image files from folders and copy discs to image files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Image formats
- It supports formats including CCD, CUE, ISO, ISZ, MDS, NRG, ASHDISC, CDI, PDI, BWT, B5T/B6T, MDX, and UIF.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License scope
- A single-user license can be used on any number of computers as long as only that user uses it.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ImgDrive emulates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives for disc image files.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- Yubsoft states that purchases of its software, products, and services are covered by a no-refund policy.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security claim
- Yubsoft says ImgDrive is free of viruses, adware, malware, and spyware, and notes antivirus warnings may be false positives.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Technical support is available by email, and the maker asks users to send a download link for images that cannot be mounted.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- Yubsoft describes itself as a small software development studio focused on simple software and also offers software consulting.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Windows integration
- ImgDrive integrates into Windows Explorer and provides a command line interface.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- ImgDrive 2.x supports Windows 7, 10, and 11; the maker directs users of Windows XP, 2003, Vista, or 8 to version 1.8.8.7.checked 7 Oct 2026
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