Basic information about IC3 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IC3（*.IC3 or *.ic3）, 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 IC3 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the IC3 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IC3 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IC3 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IC3 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IC3 file?
  • How to open a IC3 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IC3 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IC3 file?
  • How to convert IC3 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IC3 file format?


1.Detail information about IC3 file extension: High Resolution Imagic Graphics File

File type High Resolution Imagic Graphics File Category Raster Image Files
Developer Atari File format Binary
Description IC3 file is a High Resolution Imagic Graphics File developed by Atari. Imagic Film and Picture graphic used by the older Atari ST systems, which were discontinued in the early 1990s; contains a high resolution color bitmap image, in contrast to the medium (.IC2) and low (.IC1) resolution versions.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IC3 files

macOS		 Lemkesoft GraphicConverter



Can't open a IC3 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.IC3”。

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 IC3 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IC3 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 IC3 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 IC3 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IC3 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 IC3 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the IC3 file is damaged.
  • Whether the IC3 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the IC3 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the IC3 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the IC3 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a IC3 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a IC3 file.

If the IC3 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.