Convert DAA to GCD
| 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 | GCD |
| Full Name | Prassi CD Disk Image Format |
GCD files were originally used by Pressi Global-CD, a CD/DVD authoring and disc image management software shipped with select models of CD and DVD burners.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "DAA") to another (referred to as "GCD"). 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 GCD becomes essential.
So, how can we perform DAA to GCD 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 GCD. 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 GCD converters.
Conversion from DAA to GCD
How to convert the DAA file to GCD?
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 GCD. 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:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file DAA, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the DAA file to the application
- Select the output format of the GCD file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file GCD on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted GCD file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the DAA format:
Other conversions
to the GCD 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.