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Basic information about IMS file

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

There are 7 file types using the IMS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IMS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IMS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IMS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IMS file?
  • How to open a IMS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IMS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IMS file?
  • How to convert IMS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IMS file format?


1.Detail information about IMS file extension: Adobe Premiere Pro Cache

File type Adobe Premiere Pro Cache Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a Adobe Premiere Pro Cache. The ims file extension is associated with the Adobe Premiere Pro, a video editing tool for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac computers.

The ims file stores some kind of cache used by Premiere Pro when you are editing a video project.

The IMS file is stored:

C:Users"User"AppDataLocalRoamingAdobeCommonMedia Cache Files
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files

Windows		 Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Premiere Pro for Mac
Adobe Creative Suite for Mac


2.Detail information about IMS file extension: IconForge Create Executable Library Data

File type IconForge Create Executable Library Data Category Uncommon Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a IconForge Create Executable Library Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files

Windows		 IconForge


3.Detail information about IMS file extension: Music File

File type Music File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a Music File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files


4.Detail information about IMS file extension: Star Wars: Rebel Assault Game Data

File type Star Wars: Rebel Assault Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a Star Wars: Rebel Assault Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files


5.Detail information about IMS file extension: IMS Content Package

File type IMS Content Package Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a IMS Content Package.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files


6.Detail information about IMS file extension: IncrediMail Graphic Skin

File type IncrediMail Graphic Skin Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a IncrediMail Graphic Skin.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files

Windows		 IncrediMail


7.Detail information about IMS file extension: SiteSpinner Project

File type SiteSpinner Project Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description IMS file is a SiteSpinner Project.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IMS files

Windows		 SiteSpinner



Can't open a IMS 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.IMS”。

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 IMS extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the IMS 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.