Basic information about I03 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension I03（*.I03 or *.i03）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the I03 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the I03 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the I03 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support I03 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the I03 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the I03 file?
  • How to open a I03 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a I03 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a I03 file?
  • How to convert I03 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to I03 file format?


1.Detail information about I03 file extension: Split Disk Image File

File type Split Disk Image File Category Disk Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description I03 file is a Split Disk Image File. The i03 extension file is an ISO mds disk image split with DVD Decrypter (to avoid problems with some file systems with large file sizes). You must use the mds file to burn/mount the image or convert it to an iso.
Use sfv file to check integrity of the files to burn (mds file + i00 file (i01 file, i02 file, i03 file, i0[number] etc).


Here are some programs to use mds files with differents O.S. (It's possible do it in different ways)
Windows: DVD decrypter or imgburn, Alcohol 120% etc.
Linux user's: use mdf2iso
Mac users:
Rename the files with extension i00 to i0x as follows:
- filename.i00 => filename.iso.001
...
- filename.i05 => filename.iso.006
Then use the program Split and Concat to join the files and make an ISO.

If you don't know how to burn the files. Use each program's help guide.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert I03 files

Windows		 Alcohol 120%
ImgBurn
DVD Decrypter
DVD Decrypter



Can't open a I03 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.I03”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the I03 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support I03 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of I03 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a I03 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a I03 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a I03 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the I03 file is damaged.
  • Whether the I03 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the I03 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the I03 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the I03 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a I03 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a I03 file.

If the I03 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.