Preserving the Gold Standard of Optical Burning
InfraRecorder.xyz was founded to provide a clean, secure, and permanent archive for one of the most respected open-source utilities in Windows history.
This site is an independent archive run by the site owner and is NOT affiliated with Christian Kindahl. For contact details, see the Contact page.
Zero Bloatware
The official installer files we link to on SourceForge contain no bundled toolbars (hash-verified copies, see Download page).
Strictly GPL
We advocate for the General Public License, ensuring the software remains free to use, modify, and distribute forever.
Digital Preservation
Our mission is to keep the binary files and source code accessible for legacy hardware enthusiasts and modern IT pros.
A Legacy of Excellence
InfraRecorder was originally created by Christian Kindahl as a Google Summer of Code project in 2006. It quickly rose to prominence as the premier open-source alternative to heavy, bloated commercial burning suites like Nero or Roxio.
Built on the robust cdrtools library, InfraRecorder combined professional-grade burning capabilities with a clean, native Windows interface. It became the de-facto standard for users who valued simplicity, efficiency, and system integrity.
👨💻 Developer Spotlight
Christian Kindahl started InfraRecorder as a Google Summer of Code project in 2006. Its final release, version 0.53, was published in 2012. InfraRecorder is released under GPL v3.
Project Lead: Christian Kindahl
Foundation: C++ / WTL
Impact: Downloaded about 3.46 million times from SourceForge between Sep 2012 and Apr 2025; rated 4.7/5 there from 101 reviews.
The Power of GPL v3
InfraRecorder is released under the GNU General Public License version 3. This ensures the four fundamental freedoms for our users.
Run
The freedom to run the program as you wish, for any purpose, on any machine.
Study
The freedom to study how the program works and change it to do your computing as you wish.
Redistribute
The freedom to redistribute copies so you can help others in the community.
Improve
The freedom to distribute copies of your modified versions to others.
Join the Open Source Legacy
InfraRecorder is more than just software; it’s a testament to what a dedicated community can build. We encourage you to download the source code, explore the logic, and keep the spirit of free software alive.