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Basic information about PIM file

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

There are 5 file types using the PIM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PIM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PIM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PIM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PIM file?
  • How to open a PIM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PIM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PIM file?
  • How to convert PIM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PIM file format?


1.Detail information about PIM file extension: PixMaker Project File

File type PixMaker Project File Category Web Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PIM file is a PixMaker Project File. The pim file extension is mainly used used by PixMaker, a program for creating interactive web content, such as virtual tours or showrooms developed by PixAround.

A .pim file is a project created and saved in PixMaker.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIM files

Windows		 PixMaker


2.Detail information about PIM file extension: Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File

File type Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File Category Plugin Files
Developer Avid Technology File format N/A
Description PIM file is a Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File developed by Avid Technology.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIM files

Windows		 Avid Pro Tools

macOS
 Avid Pro Tools


3.Detail information about PIM file extension: PIM Archive

File type PIM Archive Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description PIM file is a PIM Archive.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIM files

Windows		 PIM archiver


4.Detail information about PIM file extension: Ultimate Draw Pascal Text Mode Image File

File type Ultimate Draw Pascal Text Mode Image File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PIM file is a Ultimate Draw Pascal Text Mode Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIM files


5.Detail information about PIM file extension: PIMPLE Compressed File

File type PIMPLE Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PIM file is a PIMPLE Compressed File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PIM files



Can't open a PIM 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.PIM”。

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 PIM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PIM 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.