File Extension | BIN |
Full Name | CD/DVD Binary Image Format |
The extension .bin belongs to the files of the type Binary Disc Image. This is a disk image file created from an optical disk and stores the data in binary format. This file can be mounted as a virtual physical drive using virtual drive management software.
File Extension | CDI |
Full Name | DiscJuggler Image Format |
File with a .CDI extension contains an image of an optical drive, created with the Discluggler software supporting different CD formats.
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BIN") to another (referred to as "CDI"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BIN file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BIN to format CDI becomes essential.
So, how can we perform BIN to CDI file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BIN and transforming it into format CDI. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BIN to CDI converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BIN to CDI. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BIN file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.