.iso — ISO Disc Image
ISO · 1988
Qu'est-ce qu'un fichier .iso ?
ISO files are exact digital copies (images) of optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays. They contain the complete disc filesystem, including all files, folders, and boot information. ISO files are commonly used for distributing operating system installers (Windows, Linux), software packages, and for backing up physical discs. They can be mounted as virtual drives or burned to physical media.
Programmes qui ouvrent les fichiers .iso
| Plateforme | Programme | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows Explorer (mount) | Gratuit | Officiel |
| 7-Zip | Gratuit | ||
| Rufus (USB boot) | Gratuit | ||
| macOS | DiskImageMounter | Gratuit | Officiel |
Problèmes courants avec les fichiers .iso
Questions fréquemment posées
.iso files can be opened with several programs. Windows Explorer (mount) is one of the most popular choices.
Generally yes, .iso files are safe to open with appropriate software.
Yes, there are many online and offline tools available to convert .iso files. Check the conversion section above for specific methods.
Détails techniques
ISO Disc Image files use the application/x-iso9660-image MIME type and were first introduced in 1988 by ISO. The file can be identified by its signature: 43 44 30 30 31 (CD001) at offset 0x8001.