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How do I create and extract .ADF files on my Amiga?

The ADF stands for Amiga Disk File and, as the name suggests, is basically an image of the Amiga disk structure. It can be seen as similar to the DMS format except that it does not compress the file. These files are used specifically for Amiga emulation, either on an Amiga or any other platform. So what use do they have on a real Amiga? Well, a large amount of software is being released in this format that you may have difficulty finding anywhere else. Many Amiga emulator CDs contain around 200 of the Assassins PD disks. Unlike many Amiga titles these can actually be bought in many computing shops. My local HMV stock a range of Amiga and Spectrum emulator CDs a year after they stopped Amiga support. Anyway, software that can extract this format can be found on Aminet at:

adf2disk11.lha
adf2fms.lha

If you wish to convert your own disks to .ADF format the file can be found at:

TransADF.lha

This can also decompress files compressed using Zip that have the ADZ extension.

 



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