File Extension Library


.IM File Extension

  • Developer by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • Category: Bitmap image Files

What are .IM files and how to open them?

Can't open .IM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .IM file.

What is a .IM file extension?

.IM file extension is created by Sun Microsystems, Inc.. .IM has been classified as Bitmap image Files.

.IM is SunOS grey scale bitmap picture

The im file extension is related to SunOS operating system where it is used for bitmap graphics in grey scale.

These files are sometimes also used by other programs, such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and other.

.IM file format is deprecated and this file format is no longer supported.

Currently, .IM file type is not actively used and is obsolete. This usually happens with system files in older operating systems, files from long-discontinued software, or with previous versions of some file types (documents, projects, images, etc.) that were replaced in later versions of the original programs.


How to open:

Some graphics viwers and editors can view this particular graphics formats.

How to convert:

Various raster files can usually be converted between various formats.

How to fix problems with .IM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .IM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .IM file format
  2. You need to check the .IM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)