VCD File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .vcd
Full Name Virtual CD
Primary Use Optical Disc Image
File Content CD/DVD optical disc backup
Storage Type Digital file
MIME Type application/x-cdlink
Compression Yes, can be compressed
Copy Protection Support Yes
Maximum Capacity Depends on the original media
Data Format Binary
Encryption Support Yes
Multi-session Support Yes
Bootable Disc Support Yes
Audio CD Image Support Yes
Video CD Image Support Yes
Operating System Compatibility Windows, Linux (with appropriate software)
Virtual Drive Emulation Supported by various software
File System Support ISO9660, Joliet
Standard Compliance Follows ISO standards for CD/DVD images
Writable Support Depends on software capabilities
Accessibility Accessible as a virtual CD/DVD drive