File Extension Library


.GDI File Extension

  • Category: Game Files

What are .GDI files and how to open them?

Can't open .GDI file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .GDI file.

What is a .GDI file extension?

.GDI file extension has been classified as Game Files.

.GDI is Dreamcast Gigabyte Disc Image

File created for Sega Dreamcast emulators; contains a raw copy of the original game data used by emulators; may hold .BIN and .RAW files.

A GDI file is a copy of the original Dreamcast game and will only work with emulators. It cannot be burned on a CD-ROM like .CDI files. GDI files come from the GD-R discs that Sega Dreamcast used and can only be burned using GD-Roms and blank GD-R discs. GD-ROMs are similar to CD-ROMs except they read or burn GD-R discs, the "GD" stands for Gigabyte Disc. The original Dreamcast GD discs are comprised of 1.2 GB, where around 200 MB of the disc is often dedicated to music tracks which is why BIN files appear.

NOTE: Both CDI and GDI files work for Dreamcast emulators, but GDI is more efficient.

List of all softwares that can open the Dreamcast Gigabyte Disc Image
Windows
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How to fix problems with .GDI files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .GDI files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .GDI file format
  2. You need to check the .GDI file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)