DMS File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Disk Masher Image (DMS)
File Extension .dms
MIME Type application/x-dms
Developed by The Disk Masher
Compression Yes, optional
Maximum Compression Ratio Up to 50%
Encryption Supported
Used for Amiga floppy disk images
Archive Support No
Error Correction Optional; Reed-Solomon error correction
Maximum Disk Size Not explicitly limited by format
Platform Amiga
Filesystem support Amiga file systems (OFS, FFS)
File Identification Header signature at the beginning of the file
Multi-file Support No
Metadata Support Limited
Accessibility Tools available for multiple operating systems
Advantages Compact size, data integrity features
Disadvantages Platform-specific, limited modern use
Popularity Low (outside vintage computing community)