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Basic information about ICA file

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

There are 2 file types using the ICA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ICA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ICA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ICA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ICA file?
  • How to open a ICA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ICA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ICA file?
  • How to convert ICA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ICA file format?


1.Detail information about ICA file extension: Citrix ICA File

File type Citrix ICA File Category Settings Files
Developer Citrix File format Text
Description ICA file is a Citrix ICA File developed by Citrix. An ICA file is an Independent Computing Architecture (ICA) file used by Citrix application servers. It contains configuration information for connecting to different servers and may link to a published application or to a server desktop environment. ICA files can be created with the ICA File Creator program or a basic text editor.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ICA files

Windows		 Citrix Receiver
Citrix Online Plug-in for Windows
Citrix ICA File Creator
Citrix XenClient
Citrix XenApp
Any text editor

macOS		 Citrix Receiver
Any text editor

Linux		 Citrix Receiver

Android		 Citrix Receiver

iOS		 Citrix Receiver

Windows Mobile		 Citrix Receiver


2.Detail information about ICA file extension: Image Object Content Architecture File

File type Image Object Content Architecture File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description ICA file is a Image Object Content Architecture File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ICA files

Windows		 Newera Graphics Converter Pro
XnViewMP

macOS
 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP



How to convert ICA files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for ICA files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ICA to another files conversion, you may use the option.

ICA to TXT


Can't open a ICA 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.ICA”。

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 ICA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ICA 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.