.nrg File Extension ? An Introduction
Primarily, the file extension .nrg is the CD/DVD image file format used by Nero disc authoring software.
It is important to remember that .nrg files are not ISO images with the .nrg extension and a header attached. The data in .nrg files is stored as a chain of chunks, and this file format uses a variation of the Interchange File Format (IFF).
.nrg files come under the Disk Files category.
How to open an .nrg file in Windows
To open an .nrg file in Windows, you may use any of the following applications:
- Nero
- IsoBuster
- PowerISO
- EZB Systems UltraISO
How to open an .nrg file on a Mac OS
If you are a Mac user, use the following program to open an .nrg file:
- Roxio Toast 10 Titanium
How to open an .nrg file in Linux
If you use Linux, you may use any of the following applications to open an .nrg file:
- Nero Linux
- nrg4iso
- nrg2iso
What are the names of the programs that can be used to covert an .nrg data file to a standard ISO image?
Listed below are the names of popular programs that one can use to convert an .nrg data file to an ISO 9660 CD Image:
Open Source command line tools
- nrg2iso
- nrg4iso
- fusenrg
Open Source GUI (Graphical User Interface) tools
- NrgtolSO
Shareware tool
- PowerISO
Can an .nrg file be converted into an mp4 file format?
Yes, this is achievable. First, convert the .nrg file to an ISO file using a file converter. Now, use an ISO ripping program (many are available on the Internet for free) to convert the ISO file to the mp4 file format.
Other instances of the .nrg file type
Besides the Nero CD/DVD Image file, the file extension .nrg is also associated with Norton Registration Entries by the Symantec Corporation.
What to do if you receive a file type error when you try to open an .nrg file
In such cases, the best option is to use a reliable file extension repair software to fix the corrupt file and then open it.