Tips to open IMI file
Can't open the IMI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IMI files as well as a list of programs that support IMI files.
IMI file extension
| File Name |
Magellan Map Format |
| File Developer |
Magellan |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The IMI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IMI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IMI file on each system platform.
What is IMI file?
The file in the IMI format belongs to the GIS Files category. It was designed by Magellan. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Magellan Map Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The MapSend Lite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Magellan Navigation, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The Magellan Conversion Manager programs will also handle the file when the MapSend Lite program does not fulfill its role.
How to open IMI file?
An often recurring problem with Magellan Map Format is that IMI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file IMI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the IMI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install MapSend Lite
The first step is to check if the computer has the MapSend Lite program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name MapSend Lite in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file IMI.
Programs to open IMI file
Remember to download programs supporting IMI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MapSend Lite with IMI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the IMI file still does not use the MapSend Lite program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the MapSend Lite application as the default for handling the IMI file.
Step 3. Update MapSend Lite to the latest version
If, however, after binding MapSend Lite with Magellan Map Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Magellan Navigation, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IMI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The IMI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the IMI file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the IMI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover IMI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the IMI file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged IMI files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Magellan help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted IMI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move IMI to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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