Convert IMG to CDI

File Extension IMG
Full Name Floppy Image Image Format

File with an .IMG extension contains a disc image which could be mounted in Mac OS file system (up to 9th version), as a separate hard drive or an optical drive. IMG files sometimes can be opened by changing their extension into ISO.

File Extension CDI
Full Name DiscJuggler Image Format

File with a .CDI extension contains an image of an optical drive, created with the Discluggler software supporting different CD formats.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IMG") to another (referred to as "CDI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IMG file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format IMG to format CDI becomes essential.

So, how can we perform IMG to CDI file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format IMG and transforming it into format CDI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IMG to CDI converters.

Conversion from IMG to CDI

How to convert the IMG file to CDI?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IMG to CDI. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the IMG file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file IMG, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the IMG file to the application
  • Select the output format of the CDI file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file CDI on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted CDI file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.