IMG file format
| Extension | .img |
| Category | images |
| Description | The term "IMG format" is used as a general term to describe disk image files that contain an exact copy of data stored on a disk or storage device. These IMG files can represent various types of disk images, including floppy disks, hard drives, optical discs (such as CDs and DVDs), and USB drives. In addition to storing the data on the disk, these files also capture the disk's structure, including file systems and partitions. Disk imaging software is commonly used to create IMG files, which are often utilized for tasks like backup, duplication, and distribution of disk-based data. IMG files can be mounted as virtual disks or burned onto physical media for use across different operating systems and devices. Important: Please translate the text as if it were written by a native English speaker, taking into account all linguistic and stylistic conventions when preparing the final text. |
| Technical details | The term "IMG" is a common abbreviation for "image" and can be used to describe different types of image file formats. It is typically used as a file extension to identify image files. "IMG" is frequently used as a file extension for various image file formats, such as: - JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) - PNG (Portable Network Graphics) - GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) - BMP (Bitmap) - TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) - RAW (Uncompressed Image Data) In certain contexts, "IMG" may also refer to raw disk images, which are exact copies of disks or partitions made sector by sector. Raw disk images preserve the original disk's layout and contents, including the structures of the file system. |