File Extension Database

Open ICA File

ICA file extension is used by sevaral applications. Depending on the contents it may either mean Citrix Independent Computer Architecture File or (much less likely) Identity Compass Answers File.

Citrix Systems is a large software company that offers advanced system and network solutions for Windows-based PCs. Citrix ICA files are essentially text configurations with the same internal format as file extension File extension INI files. Sections and settings in ICA files contain network and system settings used by several Citrix applications. You can use a text or hex editor to open ICA files which contain configuration information

Identity Compass is an employee management application that deals with several aspects of office management. One of the functions of this software is to collect and process poll and survey results. Individual answers are then encrypted for security and privacy purposes and stored in the ICA files. Only Identity Compass can open ICA files produced by it.

How Can I Open ICA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ICA file is to find a ICA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ICA file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ICA file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ICA file opener then try to search online for "ICA viewer", "application to open ICA file" or "open ICA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ICA file

How Can I Open ICA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ICA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ICA file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ICA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ICA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ICA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ICA file then try to search for "ICA viewer", "application to open ICA file" or "read ICA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ICA file

How Can I Open ICA File on Android

If you downloaded a ICA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ICA file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ICA".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ICA viewer", "ICA file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ICA File on iPhone or iPad

To open ICA File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ICA file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ICA". This way you can find apps which can open ICA files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ICA viewer" or "ICA file" online in your favorite search engine.