File Extension Database

Open IMG File

IMG file Extension is commonly associated with creating CD image files. There may be other software that can provide IMG extension. In creating CD image file, IMG works similar with ISO for Nero. This is use to create an image of a disk to be burnt to any portable media such as CD or DVD. An image is copied from a CD and stored to the hard drive with file extension IMG allowing it to be recognized as a CD or hard drive when mounted.

Creating backup of portable media devices require it to be stored using images of the disk. Software application may restrict what file extension they support for image files. IMG can easily be burnt through other software application and others may require additional work to let it work. This includes some versions of Nero Burning ROM that may require renaming of IMG to ISO to be burnt.

For CloneCD, an IMG file is accompanied by files with extensions .File extension CCD and .File extension SUB. These files are normal in one folder for CloneCD to be able to burn it. Files in the folder may look like Photo.img, Photo.ccd, and Photo.sub.

Applications such as SlySoft CloneCD, IsoBuster, EZB Systems UltraISO, and other disk authoring software can open IMG files. Listed software can burn IMG file directly without doing any workaround. However, for Nero it may require a little workaround to open IMG files and read information inside them.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Windows.IsoFile

How Can I Open IMG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open IMG file is to find a IMG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IMG 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 IMG 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 IMG file opener then try to search online for "IMG viewer", "application to open IMG file" or "open IMG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open IMG file

How Can I Open IMG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a IMG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IMG 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 IMG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as IMG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open IMG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open IMG file then try to search for "IMG viewer", "application to open IMG file" or "read IMG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read IMG file

How Can I Open IMG File on Android

If you downloaded a IMG 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 IMG 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 "IMG".
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 "IMG viewer", "IMG 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 IMG File on iPhone or iPad

To open IMG 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 IMG 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 "IMG". This way you can find apps which can open IMG 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 "IMG viewer" or "IMG file" online in your favorite search engine.