All about IMG Files

Programs that open and convert IMG files:

1. Disk Utility by Apple
   
   See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. IMG files are often referred to as Disk Utility disk images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
2. Alias (image) by Autodesk
   Alias is a cross-platform computer-aided industrial design software primarily used to design automotive products. True color and grayscale images created with Alias may be saved in IMG or PIX files using 24-bit Run Length Encoding. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
3. All Image (disk image) by Towodo
   All Image is a disk management software with tools for creating bootable flash drives, compressing disk images, creating self-extracting archives, and creating backups of entire hard disks. All Image may be used to create ISO and IMG disk images or extract data from them. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
4. AutoCAD (CAD-Camera) by Autodesk
   AutoCAD is a computer-aided design software mainly used to create architectural designs. It is widely used in the architecture, construction, and town planning sectors. IMG files used by AutoCAD contain CAD-camera images. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
5. BaseCamp (map) by Garmin
   BaseCamp is a Geographic Information System program for planning outdoor activities and trips. Maps and geospatial information such as routes, waypoints, and street names used by BaseCamp are saved in IMG files which are also compatible with Garmin GPS devices. This file format is classified as GIS.
6. ChromaGraph Graphics Card (bitmap image) by ADEX
   ChromaGraph Graphics Card was a graphics card for older digital devices. The 4-bit and 8-bit images captured with devices that use ChromoGraph Graphics Card were saved in IMG files that may or may not contain a color palette. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
7. CloneCD (disk image) by RedFox
   CloneCD is a Windows-based software for making backup copies of music data stored on compact discs (CD). Data copied from a CD with this program may be saved in ISO, IMG, or UDF format. The IMG file contains the main channel data of all tracks on a CD. This file format is classified as Disk Image. Related links: IsoBuster Data Recovery Tool
8. EyeStar (scanned image) by MicroTek
   EyeStar was a halftone image scanner software for classic computers. Digital copies of documents and images scanned with EyeStar were saved in IMG file format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
9. Grand Theft Auto III and IV (game data archive) by Rockstar Games
   Grand Theft Auto is a series of action-adventure video games available for desktop, mobile, and game console platforms. The data archive file containing game sounds, maps, images and other static assets in Grand Theft Auto may have IMG filename extension. This file format is classified as Game.
10. Idrisi32 (image) by Clark Labs
    Idrisi32 was an integrated GIS, image processing, and data visualization software for MS-DOS and Windows operating system. IMG image files exported from PaintShop and IMAGINE are compatible with Idrisi32. This file format is classified as Raster Image.
11. Image Alchemy (image) by Handmade
    Image Alchemy was an image processing software with out-of-the-box support for over 90 raster image file formats. 1 bit black and white, 8 bit grayscale, and 24 bit color images stored in Sharp GPB file format could be displayed and converted to JPEG with Image Alchemy before it was discontinued. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
12. IMAGINE (multi-layer geo-referenced image) by HEXAGON
    IMAGINE is a suite of geospatial data authoring and data visualization tools with remote sensing and photogrammetry support. Multi-layer images with geo-referencing and remote sensing information used by IMAGINE are stored in IMG files. This file format is classified as GIS. Related links: ERDAS IMAGINE (IMG) Format
13. Miracle Box (Android disk image) by MyGSM Tech
    Miracle Box is a mobile phone flashing software that can be used to unlock/reset mobile phones or side-load mobile phone operating systems. This program is usually distributed alongside Miracle Box hardware and its able to read boot partitions and Android disk images saved in IMG format. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
14. PES 2010 (game data archive) by Konami
    PES 2010 is the 2009 installment of Pro Evolution Soccer video game for desktop and console platforms. Game data archives used by PES 2010 are saved in IMG files. This file format is classified as Game.
15. QEMU (disk image) by QEMU Team
    QEMU is an open source processor emulator and hardware virtualization software. Disk images used by QEMU are stored in Qcow file format and they have IMG filename extension. This file format is classified as Disk Image.
16. Radiance (scene description image) by Greg Ward
    Radiance is a lighting simulation and ray-tracing software for Windows, Mac, Linux, and other UNIX platforms. IMG is one of the filename extensions used by Radiance's scene description image format. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
17. ShrinkWrap (disk image) by Aladdin
    ShrinkWrap was a disk management utility for classic Mac operating systems. Disk images extracted with ShrinkWrap and coded in NDIF format were stored in IMG files. This program has been discontinued. This file format is classified as Disk Image. Related links: Disk Copy
18. Starbase (game images) by Frozenbyte
    Starbase is a massively multiplayer online video game in which players design and build spaceships which they use to explore the universe and engage in trade, combat, and gathering across the universe. Some images used by Starbase are stored in IMG files. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: XnView
19. Ventura (bitmapped image) by Corel
    Ventura is a discontinued desktop publishing software for creating and editing various types of documents including product documentation, brochures, manuals, and textbooks. Users could add bitmapped images created on GEM workstations to documents created with Ventura. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: GEM (desktop environment)
20. VICAR (image) by NASA
    VICAR (short for Video Image Communication And Retrieval) is an image processing software for viewing, analyzing, and transmitting images captured during space missions. Images captured with VICAR may be saved in IMG files. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
21. Vivid (image) by Stephen B. Coy
    Vivid is a ray-tracing and image processing software suitable for CAM applications. Images created with Vivid were saved in IMG files. This program has been discontinued. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
22. XnView (image) by XnSoft
    XnView is a powerful image manipulation program that supports most image file formats. IMG image files created by various image processing programs can be viewed with XnView. This file format is classified as Raster Image.

Technical Data for IMG File Extension

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

an img disk image is a special file format by Apple and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with IMG files

• Associate the IMG file extension with the correct application.
• Update your software that should actually open disk images. Because only the current version supports the latest IMG file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Apple manufacturer website after an available Disk Utility update.
• To make sure that your IMG file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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