.img — Raw Disk Image
A raw, sector-by-sector copy of a disk or partition, often used for flashing operating systems onto SD cards or drives.
Disk images can contain an entire file system, including installers or executables. Treat the contents with the same caution you'd give any downloaded software.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a .img file?
A raw, sector-by-sector copy of a disk or partition, often used for flashing operating systems onto SD cards or drives.
Can I edit a .img file?
Not directly as text — .img is a runnable or packaged format, not one meant for manual editing.
Does having a .img extension mean the file is safe?
No single extension can guarantee that. Disk images can contain an entire file system, including installers or executables. Treat the contents with the same caution you'd give any downloaded software. Always consider where the file came from, not just its name.