.D64 File Extension

Disk Image File

General Information

Title D64 File Extension
Extension .d64
Full Form Disk Image File
File Type Disk Image
Developer Commodore
MIME Type application/x-d64

File Function

Primary Function Store disk data
Additional Functions Preserve software, Emulate disk
Features Fixed size, 1541 format

File Characteristics

Quality Exact copy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Retro Gaming Yes
Software Preservation Yes
Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verify source, Use reliable emulators

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .t64, .g64, .p00

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
VICE Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
CCS64 Free, Shareware Windows
Power64 Commercial Mac