NDIF files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Apple New Disk Image Format File
An NDIF file compresses data in a format used for disk images on Mac computers. The format has metadata in one fork and data in another. Apple introduced this format in an older version of Disk Copy. ...
General Information
| Title | NDIF File Extension |
| Extension | .ndif |
| Full Form | New Disk Image Format |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-apple-diskimage |
File Function
| Primary Function | Disk image storage |
| Additional Functions | Data compression, Encryption |
| Features | Mountable, Read-only |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Software Distribution | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
| System Migration | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Embedded malware |
| Best Practices | Checksum verification, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1990s |
| Superseded By | .dmg (2001) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .dmg, .iso, .toast |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Disk Utility |
Free | Mac |
| Disk Copy |
Free | Classic Mac OS |
| Other Compatible Software |
Varies | Varies |
Type 2: Nokia Data File
General Information
| Title | NDIF File Extension |
| Extension | .ndif |
| Full Form | Nokia Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Nokia |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Transfer information |
| Features | Structured, Binary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High integrity |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Mobile Data Backup | Yes |
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Software Update | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data interception |
| Best Practices | Encrypted transfer |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Varies with device |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .nbu, .nfb, .nfc |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Nokia PC Suite |
Free | Windows |
| Nokia Suite |
Free | Windows |