Daemon Tools Lite 12.1.0.2180

Main Features of Daemon Tools Lite

Virtual Drive Emulation: Daemon Tools Lite allows you to emulate up to 4 virtual drives, which can be used to mount and access disk images in various formats, including ISO, MDS, MDF, and MDX.

Image Mounting: You can easily mount disk images with just a few clicks, making it simple to access software, games, or media content stored in these files.

Image Creation: The software allows you to create disk images from physical discs. This feature is helpful for backing up your CD, DVD, or Blu-ray collections.

File Compression: Daemon Tools Lite supports creating compressed disk images to save space on your hard drive.

Password Protection: You can protect your disk images with passwords, ensuring that only authorized users can access the data.

Integration with Windows Explorer: The software integrates seamlessly with Windows Explorer, allowing you to mount and unmount images directly from the file manager.

Mounting a Disk Image

Open Daemon Tools Lite: Launch the application and navigate to the main window.

Add an Image: Click on the “Quick Mount” button or drag and drop your disk image file into the application.

Select the Image: Choose the disk image you want to mount from the list of available images.

Mount the Image: Click the “Mount” button. The virtual drive will appear in Windows Explorer as if you had inserted a physical disc.

Creating a Disk Image

Insert a Physical Disc: Place the CD, DVD, or Blu-ray you want to back up into your computer's physical drive.

Create Image: In Daemon Tools Lite, click on the “Create Disc Image” option.

Select the Source and Destination: Choose the physical drive as the source and specify the destination for the new disk image file.

Start the Process: Click “Start” to create the disk image. Once complete, you’ll have a digital copy of your disc.


Daemon Tools Lite is an essential tool for anyone who needs to work with disk images regularly. Its ease of use, combined with powerful features, makes it an essential application for both home and professional users.

Whether you're a gamer, software developer, or just someone who wants to keep their digital life organized, Daemon Tools Lite is a reliable choice for managing virtual drives and disk images.