DMS (Disk Masher System) is an archive format primarily associated with the Amiga computer platform. It was commonly used to compress and archive disk images, particularly for distributing software and games. DMS files typically contain a complete image of a floppy disk, including all the data and boot sectors. This allowed users to easily transfer and install software onto their Amiga systems. The format was popular due to its relatively efficient compression and its ability to preserve the original disk structure. While less common today due to the decline of the Amiga platform, DMS files are still encountered in retrocomputing circles and are used for preserving and emulating classic Amiga software. Tools exist to extract and convert DMS files to other formats, allowing users to access the contents on modern systems. The format is considered a legacy format, but it remains important for preserving Amiga history.