ISO File Extension

Programs that support ISO files

• Windows ²²
• Mac OS ⁹
• Linux ¹

Windows

• ISOBuster
• WinISO
• Nero Classic
• MagicISO
• Astroburn
• Alcohol 120%
• PowerISO
• gBurner
• Nero Burning ROM
• Ashampoo Burning Studio
• UltraIso
• DAEMON Tools
• VirtualDrive
• CDBurnerXP
• AnyToISO
• DAA2ISO
• Mini Image Ripper
• InfraRecorder
• ImgBurn
• Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool
• BurnAware Free
• MDF2ISO

Mac OS

• Apple Disk Utility
• Roxio Toast Titanium
• Burn
• DAEMON Tools
• AnyToISO
• DiscBlaze
• K Kitchen
• MacTheRipper
• DMGConverter

Linux

• Nero Linux

How to open a ISO file?

If you cannot open a ISO file, it is most often due to missing software. Select a program from the list according to your operating system. Then go to the official website of the program developer, download it, and install it on your device.

ISOBuster, Apple Disk Utility and Roxio Toast Titanium stand out as the preferred programs to manage ISO files effectively. To install the latest version of ISOBuster on your computer, visit the Smart Projects website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

After successful installation, your operating system should seamlessly handle ISO files via ISOBuster.

Set ISOBuster as the default ISO handler

Choose an app to open a file on Mac

1. Right click or use Control + left click on the desired ISO file to launch the file options menu;
2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
3. Go to the lower section of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. By default, it is set to "Recommended Programs";
4. Select "All Programs" from this menu and proceed to search for ISOBuster. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to set it as the default option.

Set default programs for Windows

1. Start by right-clicking on your ISO file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
2. In the pop-up window, find and select the ISOBuster application from the available options;
3. Make sure the "Always use this app" checkbox is checked and click "OK" to confirm your choice as the default app for opening ISO files.

Convert files to and from ISO

If you have trouble working with a ISO file, try converting it to ZIP, APK, DMG, NRG, CDR or similar backup files.

Be aware that converting a ISO file may reduce some features, but you can usually revert it to the original format.

With applications like Apple Disk Utility, ISOBuster and Alcohol 120%, you can convert ISO files offline while keeping the original quality intact.

Convert ISO to other file formats

• ISO to IMZ
• ISO to UIF
• ISO to NRG
• ISO to DEB
• ISO to DAO
• ISO to CDI

Converting Files to ISO Format

• ZIP to ISO
• TAR to ISO
• NRG to ISO
• SPARSEIMAGE to ISO
• GBI to ISO
• WIA to ISO

Effective solutions for ISO file problems

ISO files may present some challenges, but most can be easily addressed with minor software tweaks. See the troubleshooting tips below for guidance.

How to edit a ISO file?

To make changes to ISO files, you need specialized software that allows both opening and editing the backup files. Online ISO editors offer fewer capabilities than applications optimized for Disc Image Format.

Best ISO Editor Software in 2026

With the mentioned criteria in mind, we have assembled a selection of ISO editors.