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[Solved] How to Create ISO File From Folder in macOS

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This article will show you the steps for how to create ISO virtual disk file from the folder in macOS.

[Solved] How to Create ISO File From Folder in macOS

Step 1: Open Disk Utility.

Step 2: Click on File > Image from Folder > Browse to and select the folder > Set the Image Format to DVD/CD master then save it on Desktop.

Create CDR disk image using Disk Utility

Step 3: A CDR disk image created on Desktop, open a Terminal and execute the following command to convert CDR disk image to ISO image:

cd ~/Desktop
hdiutil makehybrid -iso -joliet -o -FILENAME.iso FILENAME.cdr

Convert CDR disk image to ISO using terminal command

Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook

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