File Extension Library


.IM4P File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .IM4P files and how to open them?

Can't open .IM4P 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 .IM4P file.

What is a .IM4P file extension?

.IM4P file extension is created by Apple. .IM4P has been classified as System Files. The format of .IM4P file is Binary.

.IM4P is IMG4 Payload File

An IM4P file is an IMG4 payload file used by iPad and iPhone mobile devices. It stores a payload for an IMG4 file, which is the actual content of the file such as the firmware key and iv.

The IMG4 format replaced the IMG3 file format. It is used on iOS devices running a 64-bit processor and the Apple Watch. The format is designed to contain IM4P files used by iOS' secure boot chain as well as signatures of the files. IMG4 files can be found in the /usr/standalone/firmware/ directory of the iOS file system.

NOTE: The IM4P file format was introduced with the release of iOS 7.0.1

List of all softwares that can open the IMG4 Payload File
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How to fix problems with .IM4P files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .IM4P files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .IM4P file format
  2. You need to check the .IM4P file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)