.HFS File Extension

Hierarchical File System

File with hfs extension contains Macintosh disk image in HFS/HFS+. The hfs file organizes data into a single file with .HFS file extension. The content of the HFS disk image burned on the CD-ROM is vi...

General Information

Title HFS File Extension
Extension .hfs
Full Form Hierarchical File System
File Type File System Image
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/x-hfs

File Function

Primary Function Disk image storage
Additional Functions Data backup, file system replication
Features Resource fork, metadata

File Characteristics

Quality File system dependent
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

Data Transfer Between Mac systems
File Archiving Yes
Disk Cloning Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Vulnerable to corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, safe removal

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1985
Superseded By HFS+ (1998)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hfsx, .dmg, .sparseimage

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Apple Disk Utility Free Mac
TransMac Paid, Trial available Windows
HFVExplorer Free Windows