How to Open an MDF File Extension

The MDF file is a disc-image file, similar to ISO or DMG. A disc image is often a digital copy of a physical disc, containing the exact same data, which can be burned back to a physical disc, if ever needed. Creating disc images is a good way to back up your CDs and DVDs. In order to open the MDF file, you will need an application capable of handling disc images.

Instructions

1. Download and install an application that can handle disc images. A few known applications that can handle the MDF file extension are Alcohol 120, MagicISO, and ISO Buster.

2. Launch the application.

3. Select "File > Open" and locate the MDF file. Click "Open." The application will open the disc-image file. You can then follow the instructions to burn the image to a CD or DVD. Once burned to a physical disc, you can then access the contained data--for example, if the MDF file contained a movie DVD, once you have burned it back to DVD you can play the movie on your computer or DVD player.

References

• FileInfo: MDF
• File Extensions: MDF
• Alcohol-Soft: Burning Disc Images

Resources

• Alcohol-Soft: Support
• MagicISO
• ISOBuster