Basic information about ICOA file

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

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


1.Detail information about ICOA file extension: IBM Image Object Content Architecture (IOCA) Bitmap Graphics

File type IBM Image Object Content Architecture (IOCA) Bitmap Graphics Category Vector Image Files
Developer IBM File format N/A
Description ICOA file is a IBM Image Object Content Architecture (IOCA) Bitmap Graphics developed by IBM. ICOA is a file extension commonly associated with IBM Image Object Content Architecture (IOCA) Bitmap Graphics files. ICOA files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. ICOA file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The most popular software that supports ICOA files is XnView. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about ICOA files or the XnView software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ICOA files

Windows		 XnView



Can't open a ICOA 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.ICOA”。

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 ICOA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ICOA 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.