xorriso ☆
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Description:
ISO9660+RR manipulation tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.5.8.pl01@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: iso9660 burning archiving filesystem optical-media
Install: brew install xorriso
About:
Xorriso is a command-line tool for creating, manipulating, and burning ISO 9660 filesystem images. It provides a robust interface for adding files to disk images, setting boot parameters, and writing data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media. Its primary value is in its reliability and scriptability for backup and data archiving workflows.
Key Features:
  • Create and modify ISO 9660 and UDF filesystem images
  • Burn data to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray media (BD-R/RE)
  • Support for Rock Ridge and Joliet extensions
  • Scriptable command-line interface for automation
  • Built-in drive emulation for testing images
Use Cases:
  • Creating bootable ISO images for OS installation
  • Archiving directory structures to optical media
  • Automated backup scripts generating disk images
Alternatives:
  • mkisofs – Xorriso is a modern replacement that offers better error handling and direct burning capabilities.
  • cdrecord – Xorriso integrates image creation and burning into a single tool, whereas cdrecord focuses solely on burning.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Apr 8, 2026 3:17pm 1.5.8.pl01 0 VERSION_BUMP 42923263
Sep 11, 2025 3:07am 1.5.6.pl02 0 VERSION_BUMP d45ab55f
Sep 18, 2023 4:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bc6011d1
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