Types of IMD Files

Chief IMD Description

.IMD

File Format:	.imd
File Type:	GIS Image Metadata File

IMD file is a GIS file that contains Geo-referencing information for a corresponding raster image. It can store coordinate location information as well as the referenced raster image.

Created by:	Various Developers
File Category:	GIS Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.imd

Software Programs That Open The GIS Image Metadata File:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Windows

ERDAS Imagine by Hexagon Geospatial

Windows

Additional IMD Files

.IMD

File Format:	.imd
File Type:	Microsoft VisioModeler File

IMD fille created by Microsoft VisioModeler which is an older Microsoft program used to develop diagrams for business data modeling and documentation purposes.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Vector Image Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft VisioModeler File Files:

Microsoft VisioModeler by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.IMD

File Format:	.imd
File Type:	Microsoft Windows Dictionary Data

IMD file contains data associated with Windows dictionaries. IMD files are related to Windows operating system and not meant to be opened by specific software.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Windows Dictionary Data Files:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding IMD Issues

Typical IMD Opening Challenges

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Isn't There

When you double-click your IMD file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop is not installed on %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your IMD file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens IMD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Obsolete Version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

In other instances, your GIS Image Metadata File file version may not be supported by your version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop. Visit the ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) website to download (or purchase) the latest version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop. The primary cause of this problem is that your GIS Image Metadata File file was created by a different (newer) version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop than what's installed.

Tip: Investigate your IMD file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening IMD files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other IMD File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed, you can still experience difficulties opening IMDs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading IMD files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for IMD are wrong
• The IMD file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a IMD-associated program (eg. ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop)
• Something has caused file corruption of your IMD
• Your IMD has adversely impacted by malware
• IMD-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the GIS Image Metadata File format