.ica Citrix ICA settings file
Text & source code
| MIME type | application/x-ica |
|---|---|
| Description | Citrix ICA settings file |
| Acronym | ICA – Independent Computing Architecture |
| Category | Text & source code |
| Based on | text/plain |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .ica file?
A .ica file is a “Citrix ICA settings file” (MIME type application/x-ica). ICA stands for Independent Computing Architecture.
How do I open a .ica file?
With any text editor – Notepad++, Visual Studio Code, or gedit and vim on Linux. The file contains readable text, possibly source code or configuration.
How can you tell a genuine .ica file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.ica shows the guessed type.
Which format is .ica based on?
Technically a .ica file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .ica?
The MIME type is application/x-ica. In the Apache web server: AddType application/x-ica .ica; in nginx: types { application/x-ica ica; }.