Application Image File
General Information
| Title | APPIMAGE File Extension |
| Extension | .appimage |
| Full Form | Application Image File |
| File Type | Executable File |
| Developer | Simon Peter |
| MIME Type | application/x-iso9660-appimage |
File Function
| Primary Function | Run software |
| Additional Functions | Software distribution, Portable application |
| Features | Self-mounting, Self-executing |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Self-contained |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| Portable Applications | Yes |
| Application Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Executable code |
| Best Practices | Verify signature, Sandbox execution |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2014 |
| Latest Version | Continuous updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .iso, .bin, .run |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 AppImageLauncher |
Free | Linux |
| Etcher |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |