IMG file format
| Extension | .img |
| Category | images |
| Description | The term "IMG file format" is often used to signify disk image file formats. These are exact replicas of the data located on a disk or storage device. IMG files can contain different types of disk images such as floppy disks, hard drives, optical disc images like CDs and DVDs, and USB drives. In addition to the disk's data, these files also replicate the disk's structure, incorporating file systems and partitions. Disk imaging software is typically used to create IMG files, and these files are frequently used for tasks such as backup, duplication, and disk-based data distribution. IMG files can be mounted as virtual disks or burnt onto physical media for use across various operating systems and devices. |
| Technical details | The abbreviation "IMG" usually represents "image" and is utilized to distinguish different image file formats. It's commonly 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 situations, "IMG" may also signify raw disk images. These are sector-by-sector copies of disks or partitions. Raw disk images preserve the original disk's layout and contents, including the file system structures. |