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).
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 format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DAA") to another (referred to as "CIF"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, DAA 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 DAA to format CIF becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DAA to CIF 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 DAA and transforming it into format CIF. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of DAA to CIF 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 DAA to CIF. 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 DAA 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.