3 steps to open file with CDI extension
Usually solving problems with CDI file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open CDI file now!
CDI File Extension
- File type DiscJuggler Disc Image
- File developer Padus
- File category Disk Image Files
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What is a(n) CDI file?
The CDI (DiscJuggler Disc Image) file format is a retail application-recorded disc image format developed by Padus. These files contain an exact copy of an existing CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc, and are primarily used for copying and storing the disc contents. DiscJuggler is the most popular software for creating these files.
CDI files are based on the ISO9660 image format and contain .C2D images, which are required for creating bootable CDs or DVDs. The C2D images contain extra data that allows the disc to be booted normally. It is recommended to compress these files as they can become quite large in size, especially if the original disc contains multiple audio or video tracks.
How to open CDI file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of CDI extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports CDI files
If an application that supports CDI files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with CDI extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the CDI file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open CDI files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with CDI files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with CDI extension
Step 3: Check the CDI file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- CDI file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given CDI file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related CDI file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
