IMD files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: GIS Image Metadata File
IMD files store an exact copy of a floppy disk image. They include information about the disk format. ImageDisk creates IMD files from various floppy disk formats compatible with PC 765 controllers an...
General Information
| Title | IMD File Extension |
| Extension | .imd |
| Full Form | GIS Image Metadata File |
| File Type | Metadata File |
| Developer | Various GIS Software Developers |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store metadata |
| Additional Functions | Support imagery |
| Features | Geospatial data, Auxiliary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Geospatial Analysis | Yes |
| Image Cataloging | Yes |
| Remote Sensing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tif, .img, .ecw |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Hexagon Geospatial ERDAS IMAGINE |
Commercial | Windows |
 Adobe Photoshop with plugins |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
 GDAL |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 2: Microsoft VisioModeler File
The IMD file extension relates to Microsoft VisioModeler, a free Windows tool for quickly creating diagrams. IMD files store Object Role Modeling information models for business data modeling and docu...
General Information
| Title | IMD File Extension |
| Extension | .imd |
| Full Form | Interactive Music Data |
| File Type | Database File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-visio.viewer |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data models |
| Additional Functions | Visualize structures |
| Features | Graphical representation, Entity-relationship |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Modeling | Yes |
| Database Design | Yes |
| Software Engineering | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Access control, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Discontinued |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vsd, .vdx, .vsdx |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft VisioModeler |
Discontinued | Windows |
| Third-party tools |
Varies | Varies |
Type 3: ImageDisk Disk Image File
The imd file extension is used by ImageDisk to store disk images of floppy disks created in Microsoft Windows. This format is obsolete and no longer supported. How can I convert imd files? We hope thi...
General Information
| Title | IMD File Extension |
| Extension | .imd |
| Full Form | ImageDisk Disk Image File |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Dave Dunfield |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store disk images |
| Additional Functions | Preserve data, Bootable media creation |
| Features | Multiple formats, Compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Preservation | Yes |
| Retro Computing | Yes |
| Emulation | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Integrity checks |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2000s |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .img, .iso, .vfd |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| ImageDisk |
Free | DOS |
| HxCFloppyEmulator |
Free | Windows, Linux, Mac |