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Basic information about MIM file

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

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


1.Detail information about MIM file extension: Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Message File

File type Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Message File Category Encoded Files
Developer Internet Engineering Task Force File format Binary
Description MIM file is a Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Message File developed by Internet Engineering Task Force. An MIM file is an encoded file used by email programs that contains 8-bit data or other characters besides the US ASCII character set. It is used to support 8-bit content, such as file attachments, instead of standard 7-bit messages that are normally sent over email. MIM files typically includes the MIME version, the content type, and the encoding method.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MIM files

Windows		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Corel WinZip 21
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Microsoft Outlook Express
Mozilla Thunderbird
ALZip
IZArc

macOS		 Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Microsoft Outlook 2016
Apple Mail
Mozilla Thunderbird

Linux		 KMail



Can't open a MIM 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.MIM”。

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 MIM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MIM 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.