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Basic information about IFM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IFM（*.IFM or *.ifm）, 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 IFM file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about IFM file extension: Informed Form Data Document

File type Informed Form Data Document Category Data Files
Developer Shana Corporation File format N/A
Description IFM file is a Informed Form Data Document developed by Shana Corporation. An IFM file contains data for a form created by Informed Filler, a program used to manage electronic forms that can be filled out and submitted. It stores data for a completed form that has been filled in by a user. IFM files are typically used by government organizations, businesses, and universities.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IFM files

Windows		 Shana Informed Filler



Can't open a IFM 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.IFM”。

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 IFM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IFM 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 IFM 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 IFM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IFM 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 IFM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the IFM 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.