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# mkisofs

> Create ISO files from directories.
> Also aliased as `genisoimage`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/mkisofs>.

- Create an ISO from a directory:

`mkisofs -o {{filename.iso}} {{path/to/source_directory}}`

- Set the disc label when creating an ISO:

`mkisofs -o {{filename.iso}} -V "{{label_name}}" {{path/to/source_directory}}`
