Direct Access Archive

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Direct Access Archive
File extension: .daa
Developed by: PowerISO Computing, Inc.
Type of format: Disk image

Direct Access Archive, or DAA, is a proprietary file format for disk image files which supports advanced features such as compression, password protection, and splitting to multiple volumes. It can be handled directly just like other formats, such as an ISO image and BIN, but is currently only usable by PowerISO software. Popular disk image mounting programs such as Alcohol 120% and DAEMON Tools currently do not support the mounting of DAA images.

[edit] Advantages of DAA Format

  • Can be mounted directly like an ISO or BIN file
  • Allows for compression saving space and making it easier to download
  • Can be password protected
  • Can be split into multiple smaller files

[edit] Disadvantages of DAA Format

  • Can only be mounted with PowerISO
  • As a proprietary format, it cannot be read by any free application


[edit] See also

  • DAA related file formats:
    • UIF file format (.uif)
    • ISO file format (.iso)
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