SquashFS File System Image
File Function
| Primary Function |
Archive file system |
| Additional Functions |
Compression, Read-only storage |
| Features |
High compression, Block-structured |
File Characteristics
| Quality |
High compression |
| Supports Layers |
N/A |
| Supports Transparency |
N/A |
| Editable |
No |
Use Cases
| Embedded Systems |
Yes |
| Live CDs |
Yes |
| Software Distribution |
Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks |
Archive vulnerability |
| Best Practices |
Verify integrity, Secure handling |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.iso, .img, .tar.gz, .xz |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 Squashfs-tools |
Free |
Linux, Windows (via Cygwin), Mac |
| 7-Zip |
Free |
Windows, Linux (p7zip) |
| Daemon Tools |
Free, Paid versions |
Windows |
