Standard features and functions:

In addition to the new functions Ashampoo Burning Studio 8 also delivers everything else you could want from an all-round CD, DVD and Blu-ray burning suite. All functions are available for CD, DVD and Blu-ray.
Burn and update data discs
Burn data to discs and update previously burned discs by adding and removing files and folders.
Back up your data to single or multiple discs
Back up your valuable data to one or more discs. Single backups can span multiple discs. Restore your backups in a single easy operation.
Rip and burn music
Rip music from CDs and burn music to audio CDs and MP3 discs on CD, DVD and Blu-ray in a variety of formats.
Burn movies and photos to DVDs and data discs
In addition to the new slideshow DVDs you can author and burn video DVDs, Video CDs (VCD), Super Video CDs (SVCD) and data video discs. Video files are automatically converted to the necessary formats.
Copy CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs
Just insert a disc, select Copy and you're ready to burn.
Create and burn disc images
You can both create and burn ISO, CUE/BIN and Ashampoo's own special ASHDISC image formats.
Erase rewriteable discs
Quick and easy erase functions for reusing rewriteable discs.
Expert burn functions for full control
Burning experts can create modified copies of existing discs (read in data structure and make changes and additions) and burn discs of all kinds with full control of all main configuration options.