There are 8 other file types using
the IMG file extension!
.img - CloneCD disk image [common]
.img - Floppy Image image [common]
.img - Grand Theft Auto game archive
.img - Garmin basemap data
.img - ZX Spectrum emulator disk image
.img - Bitmap picture
.img - QEMU Qcow disk image
.img - Google Android boot image
IMG file extension - Disk Copy, ShrinkWrap disk image
What is img file? How to open img files?
File type specification:
The img file extension is also used by the backup utilities Disk Copy and ShrinkWrap for OS X operating system.
This type of .img file contains a backup disk image used to restore data in computer. This IMG format stores data in Apple Macintosh NDIF disk copy format.
This img file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Updated: November 29, 2024
The default software associated to open img file:
ShrinkWrap
(obsolete software)
Company or developer:
Aladdin Systems, Inc.
ShrinkWrap was a disk managing utility for Classic Mac operating system. It has been discontinued years ago.
Disk Copy
(obsolete software)
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
Disk Copy was the default utility for handling disk images in System 7 through Mac OS X 10.2. It was replaced by the DiskImageMounter and Disk Utility.
List of software applications associated to the .img file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open img file, edit img file, convert img file, view img file, play img file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open img file - Disk Copy, ShrinkWrap disk image
Programs supporting the exension img on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open img file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with img file by default:
ShrinkWrap (obsolete/discontinued)
Other suggested software: ZipZag