IMA File Extension
Floppy Disk Image File Format
Overview of Disk Image IMA File Format
IMA also named as image file format for Disk Images or Virtual Hard Disk (VHD). IMA is also used for copy and storage of data in image formats in these disks.
This File format stores all information in form of binary data related to what is present inside the disk not including headers and metadata.
IMA also referred to store data in Floppy Disks (1.44 MB, 3.5''). Sometimes it requires a hardware to detect this file.
Application Category
Electronic File Format (Image)
Organization
Free and Accessible to all
MIME Type
application/octet-stream
Technical Specifications
File Signature Details
89 49 4d 41
Standard binary header for sector-by-sector disk images.
Location of IMA File Extension
Windows Default
The location is user defined. As a default, it is created within an application where images are stored in Windows.
Linux Manual Access
Method to find and mount location:
mkdir /mnt/floppy
/sbin/losetup /dev/loop0 ./TheDiskImage.IMA
mount -t vfat /dev/loop0 /mnt/floppy
Applications Supported
Supported by multiple software applications due to its image file nature:
How to Open and View IMA File
IMA File can be opened directly using the following software: