It's easy to burn a label with LightScribe. Follow these short steps to start burning right away.

Remember, making labels and burning your data are two separate steps. You may burn your data either before or after you burn your label.

Make sure you have a LightScribe-enabled disc drive. Just look for the LightScribe logo on the outside of your drive or somewhere on your computer.

> Learn more about LightScribe-enabled hardware.

Get your LightScribe media. Look for the LightScribe logo on the CD and DVD packages at your favorite retailers. Regular CDs and DVDs will not work.

> Learn more about LightScribe-enabled CDs and DVDs.

Install your label-making software* (it may already be pre-installed on new PCs). Use the install CD that came bundled with your hardware or purchase label-burning software online or at select retailers.

View a complete list of LightScribe labeling software providers, or you can find trial versions available for Windows in our downloads page.

In addition to label-making software, you'll need LightScribe System Software. Each hardware manufacturer will provide the optimal version for their systems, but universal versions are also available in our Downloads section for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms. In some cases, the LightScribe System Software is included in the labeling application. Otherwise, it needs to be installed separately.

You can also use the free LightScribe Template Labeler (Windows) or LightScribe Simple Labeler (Windows, Mac, and Linux). These easy-to-use tools allow you to design labels in just a few simple steps.

Create your label design. If you have one of the following applications, click the link for step-by-step instructions.

Have more questions? Visit our LightScribe Toolbox.