What Is the File Extension Toast?

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Despite its name, the TOAST file extension has nothing to do with breakfast. It's actually a file extension used by Roxio Toast, a CD and DVD authoring program for the Mac OS X operating system.

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Facts

The most common image format for CDs and DVDs is ISO-9660 standard, which has an ISO file extension. TOAST files are similar, but they also contain specific TOAST formatting information. This can create compatibility issues with PCs.

Features

Roxio Toast burns CDs, DVDs or Blu-ray discs with one simple click. It also compresses and converts video, making it accessible on iPhones, iPods, Apple TVs and PS3 systems. It even offers web audio capturing.

Solution

Simply changing the file's extension from TOAST to ISO may allow the file to be opened on PCs with Windows disc authoring programs. Compatibility may vary.

Consideration

Certain audio programs--like the open source program 7-zip--will also open TOAST files on PCs.

Fun Fact

The Roxio Toast name is a play on words. Just as bread is burned when making toast, the Roxio Toast program burns CDs and DVDs.

References

• FileXT.com
• FileInfo.com
• FileSuffix.com