Convert IMZ to IMG

File Extension IMZ
Full Name WinImage Compressed Disk Image

IMZ is an older file format that was used to store FDD disk images. A floppy disk image in IMZ format could be generated compressed or uncompressed. It could also be saved as a self-extracting archive in an EXE file. This format helped with duplicating floppy disks and restoring data after a floppy disk failure.

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.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IMZ") to another (referred to as "IMG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IMZ 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 IMZ to format IMG becomes essential.

So, how can we perform IMZ to IMG 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 IMZ and transforming it into format IMG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IMZ to IMG converters.

Conversion from IMZ to IMG

How to convert the IMZ file to IMG?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IMZ to IMG. 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 IMZ file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file IMZ, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the IMZ file to the application
  • Select the output format of the IMG file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file IMG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted IMG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the IMZ format:
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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.