File Extension Database

Open IMA File

IMA extension files can acquire various applications depending on their format. Some of them are described below:

WinImage

An IMA file extension, contains a disk image of a floppy disk, hard disk, CD, or virtual hard disk (VHD).

A disk image is a file or device that contains the entire structure and contents of a data storage device or medium, such as a hard disk, floppy disk, or optical disk.

A disk image is usually produced by creating a complete, sector-by-sector copy of the source media and thereby perfectly replicating the structure and contents of a storage device.

In this case, the IMA extension file is formatted to store the disk image as raw binary data that can be mounted by various disk utility programs, such as WinImage, Nero, UltraISO, and MagicISO, so that it can be read by a computer.

IMA files are typically created by WinImage, a disk imaging suite used to write, read, and edit disk images.

About WinImage

WinImage is a disk utility that allows users to create disk images from floppy disks, extract files from images, create blank images, and write images back to floppy disks.

WinImage also supports many standard and non-standard image file formats, including Microsoft's DMF format.

WinImage users can create the IMA file to store various types of disk images, however, most of the time, they create the IMA file to store a disk image of a 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy disk .

One of the features of WinImage, compared to IMA files, is that they can be compressed to save disk space.

In this case, compressed IMA files are created as IMZ files.

Sage ACT!

In this second case, the IMA file is an HTML compatible email message saved by ACT!.

About Swiftpage Act!

Act! provides CRM and marketing automation in one software, so that you can market like a pro, turn leads into sales, and win raving fans for life.

Thus, the IMA file can contain an email message in plain text or HTML, and can also include one or more attachments.

The IMA format was introduced with ACT! 6.0.3 to replace the previous DET extension email format.

Unlike DET files, IMA files can include multiple attachments within a single file.

Also, IMA files contain standard HTML code that can be viewed in a web browser.

Software to open and work with IMA files

How Can I Open IMA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open IMA file is to find a IMA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IMA 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 IMA 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 IMA file opener then try to search online for "IMA viewer", "application to open IMA file" or "open IMA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open IMA file

How Can I Open IMA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a IMA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IMA 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 IMA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as IMA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open IMA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open IMA file then try to search for "IMA viewer", "application to open IMA file" or "read IMA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read IMA file

How Can I Open IMA File on Android

If you downloaded a IMA 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 IMA 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 "IMA".
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 "IMA viewer", "IMA 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 IMA File on iPhone or iPad

To open IMA 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 IMA 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 "IMA". This way you can find apps which can open IMA 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 "IMA viewer" or "IMA file" online in your favorite search engine.

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