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| the '''IMG file format''' is an ] used for creating a ] of floppy disks. This allows for digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks. Files created using this format typically use the ".IMG" ]. | |||
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| 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 ] of the content of a disk. This format is not compatible with ] or ] formats but is supported by multiple software vendors and conventions. | |||
| == Support & Development == | |||
| The IMG file format is currently supported by ] ] & ], ], and ]. It is utilized by ]/] and ] | |||
| It was first popularized by the DOS-based programs ] and ]. | |||
| Some newer software supports a ] version of the format, ], such as ]. | |||
| == Use == | |||
| IMG files are used for: | |||
| * digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks. | |||
| * mounting virtual floppy disk volumes. | |||
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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 IMA or Disk Copy Fast formats but is supported by multiple software vendors and conventions.
Support & 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
It was first popularized by the DOS-based programs HDCopy and DiskDupe.
Some newer software supports a ZIP compression version of the format, .IMZ, such as WinImage.
Use
IMG files are used for:
- digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks.
- mounting virtual floppy disk volumes.