Disk Dump File
General Information
| Title | .DD File Extension |
| Extension | .dd |
| Full Form | Disk Dump File |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Disk imaging |
| Additional Functions | Data backup, Forensic analysis |
| Features | Raw format, Sector-by-sector copy |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Exact copy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Limited |
Use Cases
| System Backup | Yes |
| Data Recovery | Yes |
| Forensic Analysis | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Secure storage, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .iso, .img, .raw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 GNU dd |
Free | Unix-like |
 Win32 Disk Imager |
Free | Windows |
| Disk Utility |
Free | macOS |