dvd+rw-tools ☆
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Description:
DVD+-RW/R tools
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: cli dvd blu-ray burning backup multimedia
Install: brew install dvd+rw-tools
About:
dvd+rw-tools is a suite of command-line utilities for mastering and writing DVD and Blu-ray discs. It provides the `growisofs` command, which offers a unified interface for writing to both DVD+R/W and DVD-R/W media, as well as ISO 9660 filesystems. This tool is essential for creating data backups and disc images on Linux and other Unix-like systems.
Key Features:
  • Unified toolset for DVD±R/RW and BD-R/RE media
  • On-the-fly filesystem mastering without needing temporary image files
  • Supports multi-session writing for incremental backups
  • Includes utilities for formatting and managing DVD-RAM
Use Cases:
  • Creating bootable USB or DVD installation media from ISO files
  • Performing incremental data backups to optical discs
  • Mastering custom ISO 9660 filesystems for distribution
Alternatives:
  • cdrtools – cdrtools is the classic standard for CD burning but lacks the robust, unified support for DVD±R/W media that dvd+rw-tools provides.
  • wodim – A fork of cdrtools, wodim is commonly found in Linux distros but can have compatibility issues with modern DVD drives compared to dvd+rw-tools.
License: GPL-2.0-only
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 6:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c151166d
Sep 12, 2024 8:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP eb3b3bce
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