| Feature | CCD (CloneCD) | ISO | |---------|---------------|-----| | | Multiple files: .ccd (table of contents), .img or .bin (data track), .sub (sub-channel) | Single .iso file | | Copy protection | Preserves sub-channel data (e.g., SafeDisc, SecuROM, LaserLock) | Does NOT store sub-channel data | | Compatibility | Limited (few tools mount/install directly) | Universal (Windows, Linux, macOS, hypervisors) | | Use case | Backups of protected discs | General software distribution, OS install media |

: This is a robust "all-in-one" solution. Open the .img file within the program and use the "Convert" tool to save it as an ISO.

(The .img and .sub files must be in the same folder with matching base name.)

| Feature | CCD (CloneCD) | ISO | |---------|--------------|-----| | Multi-session | ✓ | ✗ (first track only) | | Audio tracks | ✓ | ✗ (data only) | | Copy protection | ✓ | ✗ (stripped) | | Mixed-mode CDs | ✓ | ✗ (data track only) |