The SDI file extension stands for System Deployment Image. SDI files are operating system image files typically created with Windows Embedded Studio. They are used for creating Windows system RAM disks or boot disks.
The SDI File Manager program is included with Windows Embedded Studio. It has a command-line tool called sdimgr.exe which can create, edit, and deploy SDI images. SDI files are distributed with two additional BLOB (Binary Large Object) files – BOOT and LOAD.
The BOOT file calls the LOAD file, which loads the system image contained in the SDI file PART BLOB. Be careful with .sdi files as the extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .sdi files.
Programs that open SDI files are typically Windows Embedded Studio. However other programs may also enable you to view these files. SDI files are commonly categorized as data files. Other associated file types can be disk image files or database files. SDI files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices.
Thousands of users face problems opening SDI files every day. Tips on how to open these files are provided here, along with a list of programs that support them.
Microsoft Windows
Windows Imaging Format