Docker images are stored in a specific directory managed by Docker, which varies depending on the operating system:
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Linux: Docker images are typically stored in
/var/lib/docker. Within this directory, images are organized in a specific structure depending on the storage driver being used (likeoverlay2,aufs, etc.). -
Windows: On Windows, Docker images are stored in a virtual machine that runs Docker. The images are located in a directory under
C:\ProgramData\Docker. -
macOS: Similar to Windows, Docker images are stored in a virtual machine. The images can be found in
~/Library/Containers/com.docker.docker/Data/vms/0/.
Keep in mind that these paths may vary based on your Docker configuration and the storage driver in use.
