File Extension Database

Open IND File

An IND extension file is an identification file that is created on a Memory Stick media card when it is formatted with a Sony device.

This IND file is created by various Sony devices when formatting a Memory Stick, to indicate that the type of media connected to the device is a Memory Stick, Sony's proprietary memory format.

IND files are usually called MEMSTICK.IND or any other name provided by the device.

Some Sony devices, such as digital camcorders, can create an additional file called MSTK_PRO.IND for Memory Stick Pro media cards.

Other examples of Sony devices that create IND files are the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP).

Being a system file, IND is not intended to be opened manually, that is, there is no configuration that must be manipulated by a human.

They are referenced by the device to which the Memory Stick is connected and can be deleted without affecting memory operability.

How Can I Open IND File on Windows

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

How Can I Open IND File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open IND File on Android

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

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

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