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Basic information about MII file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MII（*.MII or *.mii）, 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 MII file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about MII file extension: Wii Virtual Avatar File

File type Wii Virtual Avatar File Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format Binary
Description MII file is a Wii Virtual Avatar File developed by Nintendo. Virtual avatar used by the Nintendo Wii gaming console system; stores properties for the avatar, such as the gender, hair color, skin color, facial features, and eye type; used to store customized characters that are controlled and animated during Wii gameplay.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MII files

Windows		 My Avatar Editor
Wii M!! Editor

macOS		 My Avatar Editor

Linux		 My Avatar Editor



Can't open a MII 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.MII”。

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 MII extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MII 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 MII 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 MII file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MII 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 MII file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the MII 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.