Mounting ISO files is the easiest way to access their data without burning CD/DVD. While Linux and Mac have native support for ISO files; in this article, I will cover what is an ISO file and how to mount them in Windows using freeware tools.
What is an ISO file?
An ISO file is simply a disc image stored as a file, composed of all of the contents of a CD/DVD disc. In sort an ISO file as a full-fidelity image (digital copy) of the optical disc.
There are tons of freeware and paid tools that mount ISO and other image files, but I am going to mention some names that are freeware, easy to use and the most importantly digitally signed applications.
Let’s talk about that I like the most i.e. Pismo File Mount Audit Package. It is a tiny Windows app that mounts ZIP, ISO, Compact ISO, Compact File Set and Private Folder files to the file system as virtual folders.