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| == Format details == | == Format details == | ||
| An IMG file contains a raw ] of the content of a disk. This format is not compatible with |
An IMG file contains a raw ] of the content of a disk. This format is not compatible with the ] format but is supported by multiple software vendors and conventions. It contains the same data as the ] file format. | ||
| == Support and development == | == Support and development == | ||
| The IMG file format is currently supported by ] ] & ], ], and ]. It is utilized by ]/] and ] | The IMG file format is currently supported by ] ] & ], ], and ]. It is utilized by ]/] and ] | ||
| ] prior to 6.0 supported reading IMG file for creating ], |
] prior to 6.0 supported reading IMG file for creating ], but since then calls them ]. | ||
| It was first popularized by the DOS-based programs ] and ]. | It was first popularized by the DOS-based programs ] and ]. | ||
| Some newer software supports a ] version of the format, ], such as ]. | |||
| == Use == | == Use == | ||
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The IMG file format is an archive format used for creating a disk image of floppy disks. This allows for digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks. Files created using this format typically use the ".IMG" file extension.
This format should not be confused with the Macintosh Disk Image format used by Aladdin Systems (now Allume Systems) ShrinkWrap and Apple Disk Copy for Mac OS although they share the same file extension.
Format details
An IMG file contains a raw dump of the content of a disk. This format is not compatible with the Disk Copy Fast format but is supported by multiple software vendors and conventions. It contains the same data as the IMA file format.
Support and development
The IMG file format is currently supported by GNU RaWrite & RaWrite2, RawWrite for Windows, and WinRawrite. It is utilized by Microsoft Virtual Machine/Microsoft Virtual Server and WinImage
Nero Burning ROM prior to 6.0 supported reading IMG file for creating bootable CD, but since then calls them IMA.
It was first popularized by the DOS-based programs HDCopy and DiskDupe.
Use
IMG files are used for:
- Digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks.
- Mounting virtual floppy disk volumes.