IMA (file format)

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the IMA file format is an archive format used for creating a disk image of floppy disks. This allows for digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks. Files created using this format typically use the ".IMA" file extension.

[edit] Format Details

An .IMA file contains a raw dump of the content of a disk. This format is not compatible with IMG or Disk Copy Fast formats but is supported by multiple software vendors.

[edit] Support & Development

The IMA file format is currently supported by WinImage and is used by Nero Burning ROM and Microsoft Virtual Machive/Microsoft Virtual Server.

[edit] USE

IMA files are used for:

• digital storage, transmission, and replication of floppy disks.
• mounting virtual floppy disk volumes.
• transferring bootable volume properties to CDROM and DVD volumes to make bootable CDROMs/DVDs.