IMA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .ima
Full Name Generic Disk Image
Type Disk Image
Primary Association Disk Images
MIME Type application/x-ima
Binary Format Yes
Compression Possible but not inherent
Usability Can be mounted as a disk
Operating Systems Windows, Linux, MacOS
Typical Usage Backup, Software Distribution, Virtualization
Support for Bootable Images Yes
Copy Protection Support No
File System Formats Embedded FAT, NTFS, EXT, etc.
Read/Write Support Depends on software used
Encryption Capabilities Depends on software used
Maximum Image Size Depends on storage media size and file system limits
Partition Support Yes
File System Independent Yes
Open Format Yes
Direct Editing Not inherently supported
Multi-Volume Support No