IMG Types

Chief IMG Description

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	Disk Image Data File

A file with a IMG file extension is associated with the disk image file created by different disk imaging applications. It stores an identical copy of the data on a CD or a DVD and is often used as a backup and for burning new disks.

Programmer:	Unknown Developer
Division:	Disk Image Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.img

Software Programs That Open The Disk Image Data File:

IsoBuster by Smart Projects

Windows

MagicISO by MagicISO Inc.

Windows

H+H Software Virtual CD by H+H Software GmbH

Windows

Lightning UK! ImgBurn by Lightning UK!

Windows

Linux

UltraISO by EZB Systems

Windows

Other IMG File Associations

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	Floppy Disk Image File

The IMG file extension is also associated with disk image files created from floppy disks. Usually, the Floppy Image application is the program which creates IMG floppy disk images. Floppy disks are discontinued in 2010 but are still in use for booting and recovery purposes on older computer systems.

Programmer:	Towodo Software
Division:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open Floppy Disk Image File Files:

Floppy Image by Towodo Software

Compatible with:

Windows

RawWrite by Chrysocome

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Diskcopy by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	CloneCD Image File

The IMG file extension is used for one of the default file formats of CloneCD, an application used to create CD backup image files.

Programmer:	RedFox
Division:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open CloneCD Image File Files:

CloneCD by RedFox

Compatible with:

Windows

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	Grand Theft Auto Data File

Game file used by Grand Theft Auto (GTA), an open world, action-adventure video game, may include data such as player 3D models, texture graphics, and game audio.

Programmer:	Rockstar Games
Division:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Grand Theft Auto Data File Files:

Grand Theft Auto IV by Rockstar Games

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

	Android
	Fire OS

Playstation 3 System Software

Grand Theft Auto V by Rockstar Games

Compatible with:

Windows

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	Disk Copy, ShrinkWrap Disk Image File

Backup utilities Disk Copy and ShrinkWrap uses the IMG file extension for files containing a backup disk image used to restore data in a computer.

Programmer:	Apple
Division:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open Disk Copy, ShrinkWrap Disk Image File Files:

Roxio Toast 15 by Roxio

Compatible with:

Mac

ShrinkWrap by Aladdin Systems

Compatible with:

Mac

Disk Copy by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	Garmin Basemap File

The Garmin GPS devices use files with a IMG file extension to store map data such as street names, navigation routes, and points of interest.

Programmer:	Garmin
Division:	GIS Files

Software Programs That Open Garmin Basemap File Files:

Garmin Mobile by Garmin

Compatible with:

iOS

Android

Blackberry

Windows Phone

CompeGPS Land by TwoNav

Compatible with:

Windows

cGPSmapper by Stanislaw Kozicki

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Garmin Mobile PC by Garmin

Compatible with:

Windows

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	Bitmap Picture File

The IMG file extension is used for bitmap graphic files. Numerous programs have used or are still using IMG files to save pictures.

Programmer:	Open Source
Division:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Bitmap Picture File Files:

IrfanView by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

iOS

Android

Linux

ArcView by ESRI

Compatible with:

Windows

ERDAS Imagine by Hexagon Geospatial

Compatible with:

Windows

Recoil by Piotr Fusik

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	Apple II

Android

Linux

Atari TOS

PaintShop Pro by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	ZX Spectrum Emulator Disk Image File

The ZX Spectrum emulator uses files with a IMG file extension to store program or other data stored in a file format readable to the emulator.

Programmer:	Erik Kunze
Division:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open ZX Spectrum Emulator Disk Image File Files:

XZX-Pro by Erik Kunze

Compatible with:

Linux

Unix

.IMG

File Name:	.img
Type:	QEMU Qcow Disk Image File

The IMG file extension is used by the QEMU processor emulator that is able to emulate x86, x86-64, ARM, ETRAX CRIS, MIPS and other platforms. It contains a disk image used by QEMU.

Programmer:	Open Source
Division:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open QEMU Qcow Disk Image File Files:

Quick Emulator (QEMU) by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Understanding IMG Issues

Common Problems Opening IMG Files

IsoBuster Not Present

When trying to open your IMG file, you get the error "Can't Open IMG File Type". Customarily, this means that IsoBuster is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your IMG with IsoBuster, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another IMG application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Obsolete Version of IsoBuster

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Disk Image Data File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Smart Projects website to download (or purchase) the latest version of IsoBuster. This problem is predominately due to having a Disk Image Data File file version that was created by a newer version of IsoBuster than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your IMG, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

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

Other Causes of IMG File Opening Problems

Although you might already have IsoBuster or another IMG-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Disk Image Data File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening IMG files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid IMG file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the IMG file in the Windows registry
• IsoBuster or another IMG application experienced a flawed installation
• Your IMG file is corrupted (issues with your Disk Image Data File file itself)
• The IMG is infected with a virus
• Device drivers for IMG-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Disk Image Data File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)