Nero Burning ROM works with a number of optical disc image formats, including the raw uncompressed image using the ISO9660 standard and Nero's proprietary NRG file format.
The software supports the creation of a variety of media formats: The latest version is Nero Burning ROM 2017 released in October 2016 including SecurDisc 4.0 with 256-bit encryption. Nero AirBurn, a new feature in Nero 2015, enables users to burn media straight from their mobile devices. In newer versions, media can be added to compilations via the Nero MediaBrowser. A Linux-compatible version was available from 2005 to 2012, but it has since been discontinued. Nero Burning ROM is only available for Microsoft Windows.