Released as part of the Nero 12 multimedia suite, version 12.0.00300 remains a popular legacy version for users who prefer its classic interface before the software moved toward a more subscription-heavy model. It is known for:

Nero 12 was built for Windows 7 and Windows 8. Running it on Windows 10 or 11 often results in driver conflicts, specifically with the "Burning Rights" service required to access your disc drive.