File Extension Database

Open IMD File

The IMD filename extension is primarily associated with the image metadata format used by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) programs such as ArcGIS.

A Geographic Information System is a type of database that contains geographic data, usually combined with software tools to condition, process, manage, analyze and visualize that data.

More about ArcGIS

ArcGIS is geographic information system software with map creation, visualization, and analysis tools.

Some metadata for the raster graphics formats used to represent cartographic data in ArcGIS is stored in IMD files.

The IMD file used by ArcGIS contains raster metadata added to a mosaic dataset of a raster type used by the program.

The metadata stored in an IMD extension file typically includes georeferencing information, band wavelengths, acquisition data, etc.

This file format is classified as GIS.

Software to open and work with an IMD file

ESRI ArcGIS

How Can I Open IMD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open IMD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open IMD File on Android

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

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

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