Image
What is a .msa file?
A .msa file is a Magic Shadow Archiver Disk Image File. This is an image format — a picture, drawing or graphic.
How to open a .msa file
- GIMP (free) and IrfanView open a very wide range of image formats, including obsolete ones.
- XnView MP is the best bet for unusual or legacy image types.
- Your operating system's built-in viewer may work for mainstream formats.
The registry records this extension against Magic Shadow Archiver Disk Image File, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .msa file
- Open it in GIMP or XnView and export as .png (lossless) or .jpg (smaller).
MIME type
When a .msa file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
application/vnd.msa-disk-imageThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .msa.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Shadow Archiver Disk Image File | — | application/vnd.msa-disk-image | fmt/1472 |