.ST File Extension

ST files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Atari ST Disk Image

Atari ST Disk Image files use the .st file extension. The Atari ST was a personal computer released by Atari in 1985. ST files contain disk images of Atari ST programs or video games. They hold exact ...

General Information

Title ST Disk Image
Extension .st
Full Form Atari ST Disk Image
File Type Disk Image File
Developer Atari Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Emulate disk
Additional Functions Software preservation, Data transfer
Features Sector-by-sector copy, Bootable

File Characteristics

Quality Exact replica
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Retro Gaming Yes
Software Emulation Yes
Data Archiving Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded malware
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Use trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Platform Release 1985
Media Type Floppy disk

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .msa, .dim, .ipf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Steem Engine Free Windows
Hatari Free Windows, Mac, Linux
SainT Free Windows

Type 2: Smalltalk Source Code

General Information

Title ST File Extension
Extension .st
Full Form Smalltalk Source Code File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Smalltalk Community
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store source code
Additional Functions Facilitate code transport, versioning
Features Text-based, Readable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Object-Oriented Development Yes
Educational Purposes Yes
Enterprise Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code injection
Best Practices Code review, version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Influenced OOP languages

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .image, .changes, .sources

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Cincom Smalltalk Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
GNU Smalltalk Free Cross-platform
Pharo Free Cross-platform
Squeak Free Cross-platform