xorriso ☆

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Description:
ISO9660+RR manipulation tool

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.5.6.pl02@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
Sep 11, 2025 3:07am	1.5.6.pl02	0	VERSION_BUMP	d45ab55f
Sep 18, 2023 4:06pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	bc6011d1