Write to CDs or DVDs

Kubuntu ships with K3b, a CD and DVD creator. With K3b, it is possible to create a data or audio project, copy a CD or DVD, format or erase a rewritable disk, as well as rip audio and video CDs and DVDs.

Copy, create, and burn

New data project

Click the New Data Project button to get started. This action allows data file drag-and-drop onto a CD or DVD. When all files have been copied over, press the Burn button to write the data to the disk.

New audio CD project

Click the New Audio CD Project button to get started. This action allows audio file drag-and-drop onto a CD that can be played in a home stereo or automobile. When all files have been copied over, press the Burn button to write the audio to the disk.

Copy medium

Click the Copy Medium... button to copy a CD to a CD or copy a DVD to a DVD. To start the copying process, simply click the Start button.

Format or erase rewritable disk

Go to ToolsFormat/Erase rewritable disk... to format or erase a rewritable disk. To start the formatting, click the Start button.

Burn image

Go to ToolsBurn Image... to burn an ISO image to a CD or DVD. To start the burn, click the Start button.

Rip audio CD

Go to ToolsRip Audio CD... to rip an audio CD to files in Ogg™, MP3™, or other format that you choose. To start the rip, click the Start button.

Rip video CD

Go to ToolsRip Video CD... to rip a video CD as a local file. To start the rip, click the Start button.

Rip video DVD

Go to ToolsRip Video DVD... to rip a video DVD to local files. To start the rip, click the Start button.