Convert BIN to IMA

File Extension BIN
Full Name CD/DVD Binary Image Format

The extension .bin belongs to the files of the type Binary Disc Image. This is a disk image file created from an optical disk and stores the data in binary format. This file can be mounted as a virtual physical drive using virtual drive management software.

File Extension IMA
Full Name Generic Disk Image

IMA files store CD, DVD, or HDD images. The IMA format is used by many disc authoring or disk virtualization programs.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "BIN") to another (referred to as "IMA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, BIN file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format BIN to format IMA becomes essential.

So, how can we perform BIN to IMA file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format BIN and transforming it into format IMA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of BIN to IMA converters.

Conversion from BIN to IMA

BIN to IMA

How to convert the BIN file to IMA?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of BIN to IMA. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the BIN file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file BIN, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the BIN file to the application
  • Select the output format of the IMA file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file IMA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted IMA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.