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Open D64 File

D64 files are disk image files, created from a Commodore 64.

The Commodores were the most popular personal computers at the time, becoming one of the most important companies in those years.

Commodore made the most popular and best-selling desktop computer in the world, the Commodore 64.

Thanks to the success of 64, Commodore continued to manufacture more home computers, including new versions of the more powerful Commodore 64, such as the Commodore 128 or the Commodore 65 that finally did not see the light of day.

What is a disk image?

A disk image is a complete, sector-by-sector copy of everything on your computer or external drive, completely retaining all the files on your system and faithfully reproducing all your data.

With a full image backup, you protect everything, including boot information, operating system, settings, and data.

In this case, the D64 file is the image that is created by backing up data from a Commodore 64.

To use a D64 file, it is necessary to have a Commodore 64 hardware, or at most, an emulator like the ones you will see below:

CCS64

CCS64 is an emulator software for PC, designed specifically for Commodore 64 and also in the future for other platforms.

It was developed by Hakan Sundell in 1995 and has been greatly expanded since.

Hoxs64

Hoxs64 is another Commodore 64 emulator, specially developed for Microsoft Windows 10.

This emulator is characterized by substantially reproducing the Commodore 64, which is a legacy machine, in detail.

DirMaster

DirMaster is a Windows compatible user interface application designed for browsing and managing collections of disk images, very common in the Commodore enthusiast community.

DirMaster, in particular, supports common emulator disk image formats like D64, D81, and D2M, and almost all native Commodore file formats like ARC, SDA, INX.

It is also capable of handling graphic formats.

DirMaster was designed to provide users with a perfect combination of familiar appearance, feel and manageability.

D64 files are binary and should not be attempted to be opened manually, by the user.

Links for more information about software packages that support D64 files

How Can I Open D64 File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open D64 file is to find a D64 file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a D64 file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open D64 file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as D64 file opener then try to search online for "D64 viewer", "application to open D64 file" or "open D64 file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open D64 file

How Can I Open D64 File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a D64 file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a D64 file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with D64 file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as D64 file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open D64 file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open D64 file then try to search for "D64 viewer", "application to open D64 file" or "read D64 file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read D64 file

How Can I Open D64 File on Android

If you downloaded a D64 file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded D64 file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "D64".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "D64 viewer", "D64 file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open D64 File on iPhone or iPad

To open D64 File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the D64 file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "D64". This way you can find apps which can open D64 files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "D64 viewer" or "D64 file" online in your favorite search engine.

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