ROM File

What are ROM files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a ROM file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a ROM file?

ROM files have multiple uses, and Read-Only Memory Dump is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Read-Only Memory Dump

ROM stands for Read-Only Memory Image. Files with the .rom file extension are used by computer hardware to update the data that is stored on the computer systems. Common uses for ROM files include the updates of computer BIOS and computer video cards.

ROM files are also used by many gaming device emulators so that computer users can play their favorite video games on their computers rather than on the actual video game system console. These files contain an exact copy of the game from the original gaming cartridge, allowing users to play the game without having access to the actual game system or game cartridge itself.

How to open ROM files

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

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different ROM openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .ROM

While Read-Only Memory Dump is a popular type of ROM-file, we know of 8 different uses of the .ROM file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

BIOS ROM Extension

We know that one ROM format is BIOS ROM Extension. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Cloanto Amiga OS Encrypted ROM

We know that one ROM format is Cloanto Amiga OS Encrypted ROM. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

CompROM Compressed ROM

We know that one ROM format is CompROM Compressed ROM. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Intel Serial Flash ROM

We know that one ROM format is Intel Serial Flash ROM. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Killing Floor Map

We know that one ROM format is Killing Floor Map. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MSX ROM Image

We know that one ROM format is MSX ROM Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

SpartaDOS X Binary Image

We know that one ROM format is SpartaDOS X Binary Image. 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 ROM files. Remember, different programs may use ROM 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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