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Issue: You Can't Open IMG Files
You might've double-clicked on the file, to be greeted with the "Choose a program to open the file" message. In some cases, you might be able to open the file, but the contents may seem garbled and that's because it was written to be opened in a specific program. Of course, you can't open a IMG file with just any software. Not to worry - we have you covered!
Step 1: Find Out Which Software Uses IMG Files
Opening your IMG file starts with understanding which software uses a IMG extension. In many cases, different types of software may use the same file extensions, also known as file associations.
Disk Copy ShrinkWrap Disk Image, Apple Macintosh Disk Copy Format, and Ventura Publisher/GEM VDI Image Format Bitmap are the most popular software packages that use IMG files. Therefore, your best bet would be to download one of these software packages and use one of them to open your file.
Zipped files tend to require special handling and may require password access. Contact the file owner or the person who gave you the file for the password and unzip the file before attempting to open the contents.
Step 2: Learning More About IMG "File Type"
If you can't download Disk Copy ShrinkWrap Disk Image, Apple Macintosh Disk Copy Format, or Ventura Publisher/GEM VDI Image Format Bitmap software, or if they don't work to open your IMG file, you may be able to use the file type as a clue to finding out how you can open it. Using a Windows PC, you can right-click and navigate to "Properties" and then to "Type of file". On a Mac, select "More info" and "Kind".
Most likely, you will find that IMG files are considered Disk Image Files. Because many programs packages utilize Disk Image Files, you might be able to find a program on your computer that handles those types of files.
If that still does not work, you may have to contact the associated software developer to find out how to open it. Unless you know the specific developer, you could contact one of these developers for assistance.
Please see our chart below of software titles and their developers:
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| Disk Copy ShrinkWrap Disk Image | Windows Programmer |
| Apple Macintosh Disk Copy Format | Apple Inc. |
| Ventura Publisher/GEM VDI Image Format Bitmap | Microsoft Developer |
| Garmin Basemap | Garmin Ltd. |
| Vicar | Unknown |
| All Image Raw Image | Towodo Software |
| CloneCD Image | SlySoft Inc. |
| Bitmap Graphic | Unknown |
| Alias Bitmap Graphic | Windows Software |
| ERDAS IMAGINE Image Format | Leica Geosystems LLC |
| AutoCAD CAD-Camera | Autodesk Inc. |
| QEMU Qcow Disk Image | Fabrice Bellard |
| Starbase | PC Software Company |
| ADEX Corporation ChromaGraph Graphics Card Bitmap Graphic | Microsoft Developer |
| Img Software Set Bitmap | Unknown |
| Grand Theft Auto III .DFF and .TXD Archive | Rockstar Games |
| Vivid Ray-tracer | Unknown |
| Idrisi32 Raster Image | PC Software Company |
| Grand Theft Auto III File | Rockstar Games |
| Image Whatnot / Erdas Imagine MIS / Radiance / Starbase | Microsoft Developer |
| Microtek Eyestar | Windows Programmer |
| Planetary Data System | Microsoft Programmer |
| Radiance Scene Description Image | PC Software Company |
| Sharp GPB | Microsoft Developer |
Solution: Use File Magic to Open Your IMG File
Although some files must be opened in binary file format (ie. in the program or device for which it was developed), you might be able to open it with a universal software viewer. Depending on the exact file format, you could use a universal software viewer such as File Magic [download] to open your IMG file. Download File Magic today to open your IMG files and hundreds of other file types with one program.
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