How to open an MDF file

The question of how you can open the MDF format file most often arises from those who downloaded the game in Torrent and does not know how to install it and what is this file. As a rule, there are two files - one in MDF format, the other - MDS. In this instruction, let's tell you in detail about how and how to open such files in different situations.

What is MDF file?

First of all, I will tell you what is the MDF file: files with the .mdf extension are images of CD and DVD CDs stored as a single file on the computer. As a rule, the MDS file containing the service information is also saved for the correct operation of these images - however, if this file is not, nothing terrible is to open the image from us and so.

Which program you can open the MDF file

There are many programs that can be downloaded for free and which allow you to open files in MDF format. It is worth noting that the "Opening" of these files is not at all as the opening of other types of files: when opening a disk image, it is mounted in the system, i.e. You seem to have a new drive to read the CDs in a computer or laptop where the disc recorded in MDF is inserted.

Daemon Tools Lite.

The free Daemon Tools Lite is one of the most frequently used programs to open various types of disk images, including MDF format. The program can be downloaded for free from the official website of the developer http://www.daemon-tools.cc/rus/products/dtlite

After installing the program, a new drive will appear in the system to read CDs, or, otherwise, a virtual disk. By running Daemon Tools Lite, you can open the MDF file and mount it in the system, after which you use the MDF file as a regular disk with the game or the program.

Alcohol 120%

Another excellent program that allows you to open the MDF - Alcohol 120% files. The program is paid, but you can download the free version of this program from the manufacturer's website http://www.alcohol-soft.com/

Alcohol works 120% similarly to the previously described program and allows you to mount MDF images in the system. In addition, with this software, you can burn the MDF image on the physical CD. Supported Windows 7 and Windows 8, 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

Ultraiso.

Using Ultraiso, you can create disk images in a variety of formats, including MDF, and record them on discs, change the contents of images, retrieve it or convert images of different types of disks into standard ISO images that, for example, can be mounted in Windows 8 Without the use of any additional software. The program is also paid.

Magic Iso Maker.

With this free program you can open the MDF file and convert it to ISO. It is also possible to write to the disk, including the creation of a boot disk, changes in the composition of the disk image and a number of other functions.

Poweriso.

Poweriso is one of the most powerful programs to work with disk images, creating a bootable flash drive and other purposes. Among other features - support files in MDF format - you can open them, remove the contents, convert the file to the ISO image or write to the disk.

How to open MDF on Mac OS X

If you are using MacBook or iMac, then in order to open the MDF file you will have to lift a little:

Rename the file by changing the extension with MDF on ISO
Mount the ISO image in the system using a disk utility

Everything must be successful and will allow you to use MDF without installing any programs.

How to open the MDF file on Android

It is possible that ever you need to get the contents of the MDF file on the Android tablet or phone. It is easy to do this - just download the free ISO Extractor program with Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.QZX.isoextractor and access all files stored in the disk image from your android Development.