PowerISO functions as a complete command center for disc image management, allowing you to open, edit, and mount virtual files without needing a physical drive. Developed by Power Software Ltd, version 9.2 (released October 24, 2025) streamlines how you handle digital media by integrating directly into the Windows shell for quick access. Whether you need to extract an ISO, create a bootable USB drive, or rip an audio CD, this utility handles the heavy lifting with a straightforward interface that feels right at home on Windows 11.
Key Features
- Virtual Drive Manager: Mounts ISO and other image files immediately, letting you access games or software as if a physical disc were inserted in your PC.
- Bootable USB Creator: Transforms a standard flash drive into a Windows setup disk, essential for IT tasks or recovering a system that refuses to boot.
- Direct ISO Editing: Allows you to add, delete, or rename files directly within an ISO image file without unpacking the entire archive first.
- Audio CD Burner & Ripper: Rips your physical music collection to MP3, FLAC, or APE formats and burns your digital playlists back onto CD-R discs for car stereos.
- Format Conversion: Converts obscure image formats like BIN, NRG, or CDI into the standard ISO format to ensure compatibility across different programs.
- Shell Integration: Adds commands like "Mount Image to Drive" or "Extract Here" directly to your right-click context menu in Windows Explorer for faster workflow.
Use Cases
System administrators and tech-savvy users frequently rely on this tool to prepare bootable Windows installation media from a USB stick. It also serves gamers and media collectors who archive physical discs to digital files, saving shelf space while keeping their library instantly accessible via virtual drives.
By combining disc burning, mounting, and file manipulation into one lightweight package, PowerISO simplifies complex tasks that usually require three separate applications.
Version 9.2 — October 2025
- Added support for zst, br, and lzip compression formats when creating bootable USB drives.
- Introduced the ability to generate ISO files directly from a USB drive.
- Enabled customization options for Windows installations when building bootable media.
- Added functionality to modify and customize Windows ISO files.
- Implemented new settings to adjust user interface fonts.
- Fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability.
