.IMP File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .IMP file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .IMP file?

Native spreadsheet file created by the Lotus Improv application; divides data, views of the data, and formulas into three segments, which is different than most spreadsheet applications and makes it difficult to transfer to more common applications like Excel.

What Are Common Causes of ".IMP" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes of ".IMP" files being lost or experiencing failure:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".IMP" files while managing their files or folders, leading to their loss.
  2. Virus or malware attack: If a computer or storage device gets infected with a virus or malware, it can corrupt or delete ".IMP" files, making them inaccessible or causing failure.
  3. File system errors: File system errors, such as disk errors or corrupted file allocation tables, can lead to the loss or failure of ".IMP" files.
  4. Power failure: Sudden power outages or system shutdowns can interrupt the saving or accessing process of ".IMP" files, resulting in their loss or failure.
  5. Software or hardware issues: Problems with software applications or hardware components, such as hard drives or memory cards, can cause ".IMP" files to become corrupted or lost.
  6. Improper file transfer: If ".IMP" files are not transferred correctly, such as interrupted downloads or incomplete copying, they may become damaged or lost.
  7. Formatting or partitioning errors: Incorrect formatting or partitioning of storage devices can result in the loss of ".IMP" files stored on them.
  8. Operating system issues: Errors or crashes in the operating system can lead to the loss or failure of ".IMP" files.
  9. Human error: Human mistakes, such as accidental formatting, improper handling of storage devices, or overwriting files, can cause ".IMP" files to be lost or fail.
  10. Hardware failure: Malfunctioning or damaged hardware components, such as hard drives or memory cards, can lead to the loss or failure of ".IMP" files.

It is always recommended to regularly back up important files, including ".IMP" files, to prevent data loss in case of any unforeseen events.

How to recover lost ".IMP" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".IMP" file may be deleted.

By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".IMP" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".IMP" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".IMP" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".IMP" files, and select analysis type.

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

How to open file with ".IMP" extension?

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Programs that open ".IMP" files

Windows
Lotus Improv

Additional Information

  • File type: Improv Spreadsheet

  • File extension: .IMP

  • Developer: Lotus

  • Category: Spreadsheet Files

  • Format: Binary

  • HEX: 00 00 12 00 00 20 01 00 03 00 00 00 00 00 00 00

  • ASCII: