A CUE file, often associated with disc image files, is a plain text file that contains information about the layout of tracks in a CD or DVD. It’s commonly used in conjunction with an associated BIN or ISO file, which contains the actual data of the disc. The CUE file provides details like the track titles, indexes, and other metadata associated with the disc.To open a CUE file, you typically need a compatible program that can handle disc image files. Here are some steps you can follow:
Opening a CUE file:
1. Mounting the Image:
- Use a virtual drive emulator like Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120%, or WinCDEmu.
- Open the emulator, and then use it to mount the associated BIN or ISO file mentioned in the CUE file.
2. Burning to Disc:
- You can use burning software like Nero, ImgBurn, or CDBurnerXP to burn the image to a physical disc.
3. Media Player:
- Some media players like VLC or Foobar2000 may be able to play the audio tracks directly from the CUE file.
Programs that open CUE files:
1. Virtual Drive Emulators:
- DAEMON Tools
- Alcohol 120%
- WinCDEmu
2. Burning Software:
- Nero
- ImgBurn
- CDBurnerXP
3. Media Players:
- VLC
- Foobar2000