Basic information about IC1 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IC1（*.IC1 or *.ic1）, 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 IC1 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the IC1 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IC1 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IC1 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IC1 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IC1 file?
  • How to open a IC1 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IC1 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IC1 file?
  • How to convert IC1 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IC1 file format?


1.Detail information about IC1 file extension: Low Resolution Imagic Graphics File

File type Low Resolution Imagic Graphics File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Atari File format Binary
Description IC1 file is a Low Resolution Imagic Graphics File developed by Atari. Imagic Film and Picture graphic used by Atari ST systems, which were released in 1985 and discontinued in 1993; stores a low resolution color bitmap image; may be stored in an uncompressed or compressed format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IC1 files

macOS		 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter



Can't open a IC1 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.IC1”。

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 IC1 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IC1 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 IC1 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 IC1 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IC1 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 IC1 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the IC1 file is damaged.
  • Whether the IC1 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the IC1 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the IC1 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the IC1 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a IC1 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a IC1 file.

If the IC1 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.