Disk Image Files

Image files contain duplicate data from the original DVD, CD, or hard disk. The duplicate data is often used for the distribution of programs such as OS, games, and software. It stores all the data in a single file. Image files help in preventing loss of data in case a problem emerges with the original […]

These are files responsible for storing disc images. They comprise of the .cue file and additional Bin files that store disc and track details in plain text. CUE files are binary and save every aspect in raw form. Nero refers to them as Cue Sheet Track. Cue files are also used for specifying the arrangement […]

Windows Imaging Format (WIM) is a file unveiled by Windows Vista. It is made up of up to six various resources, namely metadata, header, file, lookup table, Integrity table as well as XML data. Its primary purpose if for the installation of Windows software to new devices. They are similar to other disk image formats […]

Various disk imaging applications save the replica of the data on a DVD or CD in the IMG file extension. These files helped create backups and burn new disks. Several disk imaging programs may have their take, which means that an IMG file created by an application may not be compatible with any other program. […]

Developed by Commodore International, Amiga’s Disk Masher System uses the DMS file format. It is a disk image n compressed format and contains data that can be used with Amiga PCs. Created to aide transfer between users via floppy disks, users could also share programs, games, and other files useful for Amiga Emulator devices. The […]

Developed by Alcohol Software, its Alcohol 120% uses the MDF (Media Descriptor File) file extension. These are binary format disk image files which store the actual DVD or CD data along with a corresponding MDS file containing the header and track information. It saves the “raw” image of an optical disk which means the image […]

Designed by Apple, DMG file stores a mountable disk image created specifically for Mac OS X. It is a digital reconstruction of a physical disk and stores compressed installation software useful in installing new applications on a Mac device. Users are most likely to come across a DMG format when they are en route to […]