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Virtual CloneDrive

Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives on Windows, letting image files work like physical optical media.

Place
#15 of 24
Score
5.9

What Virtual CloneDrive is

Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, and Blu-ray drives on Windows, letting image files work like physical optical media. Users can mount an image stored on a hard disk or network drive by double-clicking it. Supported formats include ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, and CCD, and the software can run up to 15 virtual drives at once. It integrates with Windows Explorer context menus and includes a recently mounted image history, automatic mounting of the last image, and an eject control for unmounting. Elby lists support for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, including specified 64-bit editions. Virtual CloneDrive is freeware, listed as free. Installation requires administrator rights; listed system requirements include a Windows-compatible PC, a 500 MHz processor, and 256 MB RAM. The listed release is version 5.5.3.0, dated 2025-02-10, with an update to the ElbyCDIO.sys driver version 6.1.5.0.

Good

  • Freeware with no cost
  • Supports ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, and CCD
  • Runs up to 15 virtual drives
  • Mounts images by double-clicking
  • Integrates with Windows Explorer context menus

Watch out

  • Windows only
  • Installation requires administrator rights
  • Listed minimum requirements include 256 MB RAM

Who it suits

Virtual CloneDrive suits Windows users who need to mount optical disc image files without physical media. It may also suit users who want several virtual drives available at once.

Verdict

Virtual CloneDrive is a no-cost Windows utility for mounting common optical image formats, with support for as many as 15 drives. Administrator rights are required for installation.

Plans and prices

From Virtual CloneDrive's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Virtual CloneDriveFreeFreeware; up to 15 virtual drives

The facts

Each one read from Virtual CloneDrive's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Convenience features
It includes recently mounted image history, automatic mounting of the last image, and an eject button to unmount images.checked 5 Oct 2026
Download
Elby lists Virtual CloneDrive version 5.5.3.0 as freeware on its download page.checked 5 Oct 2026
Drive limit
It supports up to 15 virtual drives at the same time.checked 5 Oct 2026
Image formats
It supports ISO, BIN, IMG, UDF, DVD, and CCD image formats.checked 5 Oct 2026
Installation limit
Administrator rights are required to install the software.checked 5 Oct 2026
Integration
It integrates with Windows Explorer context menus.checked 5 Oct 2026
Latest listed release
The release notes list Virtual CloneDrive 5.5.3.0 dated 2025-02-10, which updated the ElbyCDIO.sys driver to version 6.1.5.0.checked 5 Oct 2026
Media emulation
It emulates CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media.checked 5 Oct 2026
Mounting
Image files from a hard disk or network drive can be mounted by double-clicking them.checked 5 Oct 2026
Purpose
Virtual CloneDrive creates virtual CD, DVD, or Blu-ray drives that behave like physical drives.checked 5 Oct 2026
Requirements
The listed system requirements include a Windows compatible PC, a 500 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM, and administrator rights for installation.checked 5 Oct 2026

Money

Cost
The product page describes Virtual CloneDrive as freeware that can be used at no cost.checked 5 Oct 2026

The company

Headquarters
Hünenberg See, Switzerlandchecked 28 Sep 2026
Maker headquarters
Elaborate Bytes AG lists its address as Huobrain 15, 6333 Hünenberg See, Switzerland.checked 5 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Windows versions
The page lists Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11, including specified 64-bit editions.checked 5 Oct 2026

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