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Basic information about FIM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FIM（*.FIM or *.fim）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FIM file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FIM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FIM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FIM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FIM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FIM file?
  • How to open a FIM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FIM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FIM file?
  • How to convert FIM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FIM file format?


1.Detail information about FIM file extension: Fractal Imaginator Data/Parameter

File type Fractal Imaginator Data/Parameter Category Misc Files
Developer Mystic Fractal File format N/A
Description FIM file is a Fractal Imaginator Data/Parameter developed by Mystic Fractal. Full format name of files that use FIM extension is Fractal Imaginator Data/Parameter. Fractal Imaginator Data/Parameter specification was created by Mystic Fractal. Files with FIM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with FIM extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing FIM files is Fractal Imaginator. Software named Fractal Imaginator was created by Mystic Fractal. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FIM files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FIM files

Windows		 Fractal Imaginator



Can't open a FIM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FIM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FIM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FIM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FIM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FIM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FIM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FIM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FIM file is damaged.
  • Whether the FIM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FIM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FIM file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FIM file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FIM file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FIM file.

If the FIM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.