.img file extension

.img

1. GEM paint bitmap (image) file.

For more information see:

• http://www.seasip.info/Gem/ff_img.html - for file format information.

2. CloneCD image file. Contains the main channel data for all tracks of the cd. For every .img file there should be an accompanying .ccd file and .sub file.

For more information see:

• www.clonecd.net - CloneCD home page.

3. CD image file.

If you do not have cd writing software that supports .img files, many people have reported success by simply renaming the .img file to .iso.

For more information see:

• www.daemon-tools.cc - DAEMON Tools is a virtual cd/dvd rom emulator, and it provides access to .img files.
• www.videolan.org/vlc/ - VLC will play .img files (provided they represent a media cd/dvd).

4. Erdas Hierarchical Image File format. These files are sometimes denoted with a .aux file extension.

For more information see:

• http://home.gdal.org/projects/imagine/iau_docu1.pdf - Erdas Hierarchical file format specification.

5. LinkSys firmware image file. This file contains the firmware that can be loaded into a LinkSys device such as a router. Firmware upgrades can often be downloaded across the web and then uploaded into a device using the firmware upgrade facility of the device to be upgraded. It is important that firmware upgrades are only applied to the device for which they are intended.

Can you add to this? Do you know of any applications not already listed which will work with .img files, view .img files or open .img files? Are you able to contribute any additional reference information or file format information about .img files or have you spotted any errors or omissions? If so please let us know by emailing us at feedback@cryer.co.uk - Thank you.