If you have an IMG file, you can extract it directly within the Windows 10 File Explorer. Listed here are the precise steps you should follow to extract the IMG file in Windows 10.

Though less common as the ISO format, the IMG format is widely used to keep a complete image of a disc. Generally, the IMG format is heavily accustomed to store and distribute software and applications. For instance, the Microsoft Office image file will generally be in IMG format and not in ISO format. In addition to simple programs, the IMG format can also be pretty popular when it comes to system and file backup. If necessary, you may also convert the IMG file for an ISO file too.

Because the IMG format is not as common as the ISO format, some programs might not recognize or support it. In those cases, you have to manually extract the IMG file to file for Explorer and then proceed with your work. Thankfully, Windows 10 makes it really simple to extract an IMG file.

In this simple how-to guide, let me show you the steps to extract an IMG file to a folder in File Explorer in Windows 10.

Extract IMG File in File Explorer

You can extract any IMG file directly in the File Explorer itself. You don't have to use any third-party software.

First, locate the IMG file.
Right-click on the IMG file.
Select the "Mount" option from the context menu.
This course of action will mount the IMG file as a separate drive. It will be on the File Explorer's main screen.
Open the newly mounted drive. You can perform that by double-clicking on it.
Select all of the files and duplicate them with the "Ctrl + C" shortcut.
Go to the folder of your choice and press "Ctrl + V" to paste them.

That's all. Once you press the shortcut, files will be copied to that particular folder. Once the copy process is done, you're finished with extracting the IMG file in Windows 10.