Convert CIF to DAA
| File Extension | CIF |
| Full Name | Easy CD Creator CD Image Format |
File with a .CIF extension contains an image of a CD disc, stored in format developed by Corel and utilised within the Roxio Creator software – previously Roxio Easy CD Creator. CIF files are often utilised in order to create backup copies of an optical drive.
| File Extension | DAA |
| Full Name | PowerISO Direct-Access-Archive Format |
DAA is a file format that is used to store CD and DVD images. It is compressed data that can exist as one or more volumes. This format can also be used to archive, for example, multimedia materials. DAA disk images can be mounted in systems as virtual disks using appropriate programs (eg Alcohol 120% or DAEMON Tools).
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CIF") to another (referred to as "DAA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CIF 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 CIF to format DAA becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CIF to DAA 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 CIF and transforming it into format DAA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CIF to DAA converters.
Conversion from CIF to DAA
How to convert the CIF file to DAA?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CIF to DAA. 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 CIF file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file CIF, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the CIF file to the application
- Select the output format of the DAA file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DAA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DAA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the CIF format:
Other conversions
to the DAA format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
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.