![]() ![]() Additionally, some metadata may also be saved in separate meta files so a whole "disk image bundle" is compromised of several files for maximum replication. Some of these formats may be compressed to reduce their file size, or even encrypted so they can be only used with proper credentials. ![]() Historically, the first disk image file types were created to act as floppy disk backup, however, this practice extended to other types of media as they appeared. A disk image is complete sector-by-sector copy of the source medium designed for perfect replication of the structure and content of the storage device. Generally speaking, a disk image file format contains the complete structure and content which represents a data storage medium or device (such as a hard drive, floppy disk, CD, or DVD) in a single file. Besides, you can also make some advanced settings for the hard drive image, for instance, create an automatic backup, set a backup scheme, add a comment for the backup and more. Disk image (ISO) binary file extension list File extensions used for various disk image formats and their meta files, as well as backups of physical media (CD/DVD) and burning compilations. So far, we show you how to image a hard drive in Windows 10/8/7 with MiniTool ShadowMaker with simple steps.
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