.FFU File Extension

Full Flash Update Image

You can split the image into smaller files using ImageApp. ImageApp can add packages to an FFU image file. However, it cannot remove packages from an image. The Windows Phone Recovery Tool works with ...

General Information

Title FFU File Extension
Extension .ffu
Full Form Full Flash Update Image
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store disk images
Additional Functions Facilitate deployment
Features Sector-by-sector copy, Metadata

File Characteristics

Quality Exact copy
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Device Recovery Yes
OS Deployment Yes
Firmware Update Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Firmware tampering
Best Practices Signature verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Windows 8
Latest Version As per Windows 10

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .img, .vhd, .wim

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Device Recovery Tool Free Windows
DISM Included Windows