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ISO 9660 Disc Image

A bit-for-bit image of a CD/DVD/Blu-ray. Used for OS installers, recovery media, and backups.

MIME types

  • application/x-iso9660-image

Category

archive

What opens this file

  • Windows Explorer (mount on double-click)
  • Finder
  • Rufus
  • Etcher
  • dd

How to open by OS

Windows

  • Mount via Explorer, write bootable USB with Rufus.

Mac

  • Finder, Disk Utility.

Linux

  • `mount -o loop`, `dd`, GNOME Disks.

Ios

  • Not applicable.

Android

  • Not applicable.

Safety notes

  • Always verify downloaded ISOs against the publisher's hash — tampered OS images with malware are a common vector.
  • Skipping signature verification after flashing USB media leaves tampering undetected.

Common mistakes

  • Wrong device letter on dd wipes an internal drive. Triple-check /dev/sdX before writing.
  • Extracting and modifying an ISO typically breaks its boot sector.

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