File Extension Library


.ICM File Extension

  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .ICM files and how to open them?

Can't open .ICM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ICM file.

What is a .ICM file extension?

.ICM file extension has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .ICM file is Binary

.ICM is Image Color Matching Profile

Contains a color settings for a specific software program or device, such as a printer or scanner; saved in a standard format that can be loaded by various programs and hardware devices; allows the same color system to be used by multiple devices and software programs, even across multiple computers.

ICM files are used by the Kodak Professional Color System and other color management systems. The "ICM" extension is often used in Windows, but color matching profiles more commonly use the .ICC extension. Both extensions are recognized by most color matching software.

An ICM file for the current display can be selected in Windows by opening the Display Control Panel and selecting "Display Properties." Then click Settings→Advanced Properties→Color Management.

List of all softwares that can open the Image Color Matching Profile
Windows
Microsoft Color Control Panel
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2018
Cerious ThumbsPlus
Mac
Adobe Photoshop CC 2019
Apple ColorSync Utility

How to fix problems with .ICM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ICM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ICM file format
  2. You need to check the .ICM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)