CHD File Extension

File Type

MAME Hard Disk Image

Developer

The MAME Team

Category

Game Files

MIME

mime-type/not-avalible

Updated

10/13/2021

Basic information about the CHD file

Files with the CHD extension are found in 2 operating systems which include Mac OS, Windows. CHD files are most often associated with the ExtraMAME program. This is a program taken by . In addition, the MacMAME, MAME OS X, MAME programs can be used to open files with the CHD extension.

The structure of such files is typical of Game Files. The CHD file extension can also be found in 1509 in other file types and may not be supported by ExtraMAME or similar programs. The MAME Hard Disk Image file format and the ExtraMAME program were developed by The MAME Team. This particular MAME Hard Disk Image file was most likely generated by the ExtraMAME program. CHD detailed description

Tools that you can use to work with CHD files

CHD File Extension

What is a(n) CHD file??

The .CHD file extension is a compressed archive that contains an MAME hard disk image. In simple terms, it lets you use MAME software to play the games from the original arcade machines.

What's in a CHD file?

A CHD file is a compressed archive which contains a MAME hard disk image. The single .CHD file can hold the full content of an entire arcade machine - over 100 ROMs and multiple games. It also includes all of the settings for all of these games, making it easy to relive your favorite childhood moments!

CHD File Tools

What tools you can use?

We present some basic free online tools that work with CHD. With their help you will be able to perform many operations on CHD files. For example, these tools will help you convert or edit your CHD file.

CHD File Opener

One of the most used tools is CHD opener. Here you will find a way to open your unknown CHD file. Opening the CHD file is just the beginning. Other file operations can be the next step.

CHD File Viewer

To view the contents of the CHD file use the CHD Viewer tool instead of installing special software. Go to the subpage, select your CHD file you want to view and our tool will show you what the file contains

CHD File Converter

If you cannot perform all the operations on the CHD file, you can convert it to a different format. After converting the file to a different format, you may have the option of using additional options for working with the CHD file.

CHD File Editor

CHD editor helps in the process of editing the data in our file. Sometimes you need to be able to fully edit the contents of the CHD file, in which case you may need to install dedicated software. On the editor page you will find all the information you need to edit the CHD file.


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