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Paragon Image Mounter

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Spec score 7.4 #15 of 24 in Virtual Drive Software

What it is

Paragon Image Mounter is a Windows utility for mounting disk images during advanced data analysis. It supports RAW, VMDK, VDI, VHD, pVHD, and VHDX image types. Disks can be mounted at the physical level with all partitions, and partitions in known operating-system formats can mount automatically. Users choose read-only or read-write mode. Paragon File System Link drivers let Windows mount and operate Linux, HFS+, and APFS-formatted drives. The minimum listed requirement is Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 or above. The maker describes the tool for IT professionals and forensic experts. A free preview version can be requested from sales. A planned advanced version is described as adding E01 and Ex01 forensic formats, APFS read-write support, and automatic mounting at system startup. The paid product has pricing on request; the preview plan is listed at free. Paragon provides support contacts and regional business sales contacts.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Image Mounter is a multi-format disk image mounter for advanced data analysis.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Intended users
The maker describes it as a tool for IT professionals and forensic experts.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Support
The product page directs users who need help to Paragon Support.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Headquarters
Freiburg, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · paragon-software.com
Founded
1994Read 28 Sep 2026 · paragon-software.com
Advanced version
The one-pager says an advanced version will add E01 and Ex01 forensic formats, APFS read-write support, and auto-mount on system startup.Read 9 Oct 2026 · download.paragon-software.com
Disk mounting
It can mount disks at the physical level, including all partitions, and automatically mount partitions in known OS formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
File system integration
Paragon File System Link drivers let users mount and operate Linux, HFS+, and APFS-formatted drives in Windows.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Image formats
Supported image types are RAW, VMDK, VDI, VHD, pVHD, and VHDX.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Mount modes
Users can select read-only or read-write mounting modes.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Preview availability
The preview version is available free of charge and can be requested from sales.Read 9 Oct 2026 · download.paragon-software.com
Sales support
The product page lists business inquiry sales contacts and weekday phone hours for Germany, the United States, Japan, Poland, and Russia.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Security reporting
Paragon provides a channel for reporting actively exploited vulnerabilities and severe incidents, with encrypted email communication available on request.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Windows 7 note
The FAQ says Windows 7 SP1 may require update KB3033929 and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Update 3 RC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com
Windows requirements
The listed minimum requirement is Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 or above.Read 9 Oct 2026 · paragon-software.com

Plans and prices

Preview version Free Preview version; request from sales Read 9 Oct 2026 · download.paragon-software.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports six listed disk-image formats
  • Mounts all physical disk partitions
  • Offers read-only and read-write modes
  • Handles Linux, HFS+, and APFS drives
  • Free preview available by request

Limits

  • Paid pricing is on request
  • Windows-only platform
  • Advanced formats are planned, not listed current
  • Windows 7 may require additional updates

Who it suits

Image Mounter is intended for IT professionals and forensic experts working with disk images on Windows. It fits users who need physical-level mounting and selectable read-only or read-write access.

Verdict

Paragon Image Mounter focuses on controlled disk-image access for Windows analysis workflows, with broad virtual-disk support and filesystem drivers. Verify operating-system requirements and whether the planned advanced formats are available for your needs.

Where Specifiction places it

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