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Basic information about ICMA file

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

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


1.Detail information about ICMA file extension: InCopy Assignment File

File type InCopy Assignment File Category Misc Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description ICMA file is a InCopy Assignment File developed by Adobe Systems. An ICMA file is an assignment file used by InCopy, a word processor that integrates with Adobe InDesign. It contains links to a subset of an InDesign parent document (.INDD file), as well as editing permissions for a specific user. ICMA files are used to assign a portion of a document to an editor.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ICMA files

Windows
Adobe InCopy CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017

macOS
Adobe InCopy CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017



Can't open a ICMA 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.ICMA”。

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 ICMA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ICMA 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.