ISO File Type

Reporter:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

ISO File Summary

There are three file types associated with the ISO File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Disc Image File format. According to our database, eighteen distinct software programs (conventionally, 7-Zip developed by Igor Pavlov) will enable you to view these files. The majority of ISO files are considered Disk Image Files, but they can also be CAD Files.

File Extension ISO is supported by Windows, Android, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Although there is a lot more to know about ISO files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
File Type Popularity
619
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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Varieties of ISO Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal ISO Type

.ISO
File ID:.iso
Classification:Disc Image File

The iso file extension is the universal file format for optical media which include binary images of CD, DVD discs, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD and UMD.International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO 9660 standard at first which targets at supporting diverse operating systems like Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.

Developer: Igor Pavlov
Kind:Disk Image Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.iso

Software Programs That Open The Disc Image File:


7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows
Android
Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux

Corel WinZip 21 by Corel

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

VMware Fusion by VMware

Mac

PowerISO by Power Software Ltd

Windows

Roxio Creator NXT Pro 5 by Roxio

Windows

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Mac

Nero 2017 by Nero AG

Windows

RARLAB RAR by Winrar

Mac
Android
Linux

ISO Master by Interscape

Windows

Alcohol 120% by Alcohol Soft

Windows

EasyBCD by Neosmart technologies

Windows

Apple Disk Utility by Apple

Mac

Brasero by Philippe Rouquier & Luis Medinas

Linux

K3b by KDE

Linux

Additional ISO Files

.ISO
File ID:.iso
Classification:Arbortext IsoDraw Document

Arbortext Iso draw file extension is a CAD drawing which has been created by Arbortext IsoDraw software that is a program used for generating 2D technical illustrations and also used for saving drawings for part catalogs, service manuals, and assembly instructions. This program can be used for converting imported 3D drawings to a 2D drawings format for printing then publishing.

Developer: PTC
Kind:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Arbortext IsoDraw Document Files:


Creo Parametric 3D Modeling Software by PTC

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux

PTC Arbortext IsoDraw by PTC

Compatible with:

Windows
.ISO
File ID:.iso
Classification:PlayStation 2 ROM File

ROM file extension is associated with Sony PlayStation gaming console emulator and comprises a whole set of data extracted from a PlayStation 2 game. This file extension is also used for making backup copies of PS2 games and can be viewed and opened with a PlayStation 2 (PS2) emulator like PCSX2.

Developer: Open Source
Kind:Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open PlayStation 2 ROM File Files:


PCSX2 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Linux

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ISO Demand


Mobile Device Share

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


ISO Troubleshooting


Common ISO Opening Problems

7-Zip Not Present

If you attempt to load your ISO file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open ISO Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because 7-Zip isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your ISO file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


7-Zip Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of 7-Zip won't support your Disc Image File file. Download the latest 7-Zip version from the Igor Pavlov website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Disc Image File file was probably created by a newer release of 7-Zip than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of ISO file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ISO files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other ISO File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening ISO files even with the latest version of 7-Zip installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ISO files. Other contributing causes:

  • Invalid ISO file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the ISO file in the Windows registry
  • Invalid installation of a ISO-associated program (eg. 7-Zip)
  • File corruption affecting your ISO file
  • Malware-tainted ISO file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to ISOs has device driver corruption
  • Windows cannot load your Disc Image File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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