File extension .TOAST
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Roxio Toast Disk Image Format | Roxio | Disk Image Files |
The TOAST file type is a proprietary data container for optical disc authoring, created by Roxio Toast. It is specifically associated with the major software suite of the same development studio and is regularly used to save data on a blank or rewritable disc media — CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) or DVD (Digital Versatile Disc). TOAST files typically come with the ‘.toast’ extension and include user-made components as well as several system objects required to physically burn an image on an optical disk.
Core Application
In terms of technological specifications, a TOAST file typically contains one or more "sessions" — collections of tracks holding media content such as audio, video, text-term documents, programs or web-applications. The size of a session is usually limited to 2.2 gigabytes and should be split into multiple sessions if otherwise. The core application used to create and edit this kind of archive is Roxio Toast Titanium 5, a custom disc archiver created by the same company.
Similar File Extensions
The TOAST type only works with Roxio development frameworks, but are similar in terms of visual standards to other formats like .DAA, .ISO, .BIN, and .NRG. Each one of these archives holds the same efficiency rates when burning data to removable media.
Programs for MAC system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .TOAST) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .TOAST extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .TOAST file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .TOAST extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .TOAST extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .TOAST file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .TOAST file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .TOAST file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .TOAST file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .TOAST file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
New technologies enthusiast, helping to solve problems with the files.
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