How much information can a CD store?

A standard CD can store up to 700 MB of data, which is equivalent to approximately 80 minutes of audio or around 500 high-resolution photos.

Standard 12 cm (4.7 inch) CD:

- Uncompressed audio: 74 minutes or 650 MB
- Data (e.g., MP3, video files): 650 MB

Mini CD:

- 8 cm (3.1 inch): 21 minutes or 185 MB
- 12 cm (4.7 inch): 24 minutes or 210 MB

Double Layer CD (DVD-5 and DVD-ROM):

- 12 cm (4.7 inch): 8.5 GB
- 9 cm (3.5 inch): 4.7 GB

Other Formats:

- Super Audio CD (SACD): 4.7 GB
- Enhanced Music CD (CD-Extra): Up to 100 MB of additional data
- Hybrid CD: Combines a CD-DA audio layer with a data layer

Types of Data Stored on CDs:

- Audio and video files
- Computer software and drivers
- Data backups
- Game software
- Documents and images