Microsoft Document Imaging
General Information
| Title | MDI File Extension |
| Extension | .mdi |
| Full Form | Microsoft Document Imaging |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | image/vnd.ms-modi |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store scanned images |
| Additional Functions | OCR, Annotation |
| Features | Multi-page, Indexed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on scan |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, with OCR |
Use Cases
| Document Scanning | Yes |
| Digital Archiving | Yes |
| Image Processing | Limited |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Document interception |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2003 with Office 2003 |
| Latest Version | Discontinued in Office 2010 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .tif, .tiff, .pdf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Office |
Commercial | Windows |
 MODI Viewer |
Free | Windows |
 LibreOffice |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |