Tips to open IMD file
Can't open the IMD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open IMD files as well as a list of programs that support IMD files.
IMD file extension
| File Name |
GIS Image Metadata Format |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The IMD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the IMD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the IMD file on each system platform.
What is IMD file?
The file with the extension IMD is the GIS Files file type. GIS Files consists of 255 similar files. GIS Image Metadata Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is ArcGIS Desktop. This was created by Esri.
How to open IMD file?
An often recurring problem with GIS Image Metadata Format is that IMD is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that IMD files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the IMD 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 ArcGIS Desktop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcGIS Desktop is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ArcGIS Desktop into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open IMD files.
Programs to open IMD file
Remember to download programs supporting IMD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with IMD files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the IMD file to open in the ArcGIS Desktop application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the IMD file with the ArcGIS Desktop program.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding ArcGIS Desktop with GIS Image Metadata Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Esri website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the IMD file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the IMD file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file IMD or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected IMD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of IMD file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular IMD file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted IMD 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the IMD file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the IMD file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the IMD file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the IMD file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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