ISO-9660 is a standard file system format developed for CD-ROMs, commonly using the CD-XA (Compact Disc eXtended Architecture) encoding standard. It ensures that data stored on a CD-ROM can be read across multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, UNIX, and Macintosh.
For photographers and digital media professionals, ISO-9660 is important when archiving or distributing image files, portfolios, or multimedia projects on CD-ROMs. Using this standard ensures compatibility across different computer systems, helping maintain access to files and preventing data corruption when sharing or storing digital photography work.