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Basic information about IMAP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IMAP(*.IMAP or *.imap), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the IMAP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the IMAP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IMAP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IMAP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IMAP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IMAP file?
  • How to open a IMAP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IMAP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IMAP file?
  • How to convert IMAP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IMAP file format?


1.Detail information about IMAP file extension: Merak Mail Server Internet Message Access Protocol Data

File type Merak Mail Server Internet Message Access Protocol Data Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMAP file is a Merak Mail Server Internet Message Access Protocol Data. The imap file extension is associated with the Merak Mail Server email server solution for business.

The .imap file contains various data used by  Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP email protocol). The Merak Mail Server was renamed to IceWarp Email Server.

MIME types:
application/x-httpd-imap

Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMAP files

Windows
Merak Mail Server



Can't open a IMAP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.IMAP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the IMAP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IMAP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of IMAP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a IMAP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IMAP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a IMAP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the IMAP file is damaged.
  • Whether the IMAP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the IMAP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the IMAP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the IMAP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a IMAP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a IMAP file.

If the IMAP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.