IMG3 File

What are IMG3 files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an IMG3 file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your IMG3 files.

What is an IMG3 file?

IMG3 files have multiple uses, and iOS Encrypted Container is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

iOS Encrypted Container File

These container files store encrypted images and are commonly used for iPhone and iPod devices. IMG3 files were sometimes used to "jailbreak" an iPhone.

The IMG3 file format was introduced in iOS 2.0 and created to replace the older IMG2 file format.

How to open IMG3 files

Important: Different programs may use files with the IMG3 file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your IMG3 file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single IMG3 opener which you will find listed below.

Last updated: June 29, 2022

All known file formats using extension .IMG3

While iOS Encrypted Container File is a popular type of IMG3-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .IMG3 file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Img3 Encrypted Signed Container

We know that one IMG3 format is Img3 Encrypted Signed Container. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of IMG3 files. Remember, different programs may use IMG3 files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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