# How to make a .iso file from your CD or DVD

To make an ISO from your CD/DVD, place the media in your drive but do not mount it.

If it automounts, unmount it.

for DVD:

`dd if=/dev/dvd of=dvd.iso `

for CD:

`dd if=/dev/cdrom of=cd.iso`

SATA device

`dd if=/dev/sr0 of=file.iso`

SCSI device:

`dd if=/dev/scd0 of=cd.iso`