.UFS File Extension

Unix File System

What is a UFS file? A UFS file stands for Unix File System. UFS is used in FreeBSD, an open source Unix-like operating system. A UFS file stores an entire disk, files, directories and the file system ...

General Information

Title UFS File Extension
Extension .ufs
Full Form Unix File System
File Type File System Image
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Disk image storage
Additional Functions Backup, restore
Features Hierarchical, file system

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on usage
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

System Backup Yes
Disk Cloning Yes
Data Recovery Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Corruption, unauthorized access
Best Practices Regular backups, encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Update Depends on implementation

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .img, .vhd, .dmg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
UFS Explorer Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
WinImage Free, Paid Windows
Daemon Tools Free, Paid Windows