Kinds of IDEA Files

Primary IDEA File Association

.IDEA

File Ext:	.idea
Classification:	Adobe Ideas Document

The IDEA file is an image created by Adobe Ideas.The IDEA file can include vector objects, layers, color themes, and other graphics.The IDEA file is commonly used for quick hand editing before completing final edits with the desktop versions of Photoshop and Illustrator.

Created by:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Category:	Vector Image Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.idea

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Ideas Document:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Other IDEA File Associations

.IDEA

File Ext:	.idea
Classification:	Tresor IDEA Encrypted File

The IDEA file is also an encrypted file created by Tresor.The IDEA file contains an encrypted file that can only be opened in the Tresor application with the same password that was used to encrypt it.The IDEA file is encrypted using IDEA (International Data Encryption Algorithm) block encryption.

Created by:	Warlord
File Category:	Encoded Files

Software Programs That Open Tresor IDEA Encrypted File Files:

Warlord Tresor by Warlord

Compatible with:

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening IDEA Files

Common Problems Opening IDEA Files

Adobe Illustrator CC Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open IDEA Files" when trying to open your IDEA. Customarily, this means that Adobe Illustrator CC is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your IDEA with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your IDEA, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

Your Adobe Ideas Document file is incompatible with Adobe Illustrator CC because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Ideas Document file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the IDEA file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening IDEA files are due to having the wrong version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening IDEAs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Adobe Illustrator CC will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening IDEA files. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for IDEA are wrong
• Accidental deletion of the description of the IDEA file in the Windows registry
• Corrupt install of Adobe Illustrator CC or other IDEA-related program
• Your IDEA can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your IDEA has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers for IDEA-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Adobe Ideas Document format