.MIME File Extension
- Developer by: The Internet Engineering Task Force
- Category: Encoded Files
- Format: Binary
What are .MIME files and how to open them?
Can't open .MIME 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 .MIME file.
What is a .MIME file extension?
.MIME file extension is created by The Internet Engineering Task Force. .MIME has been classified as Encoded Files. The format of .MIME file is Binary.
.MIME is Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension
Encoded file used by email programs; contains 8-bit encoded data, including characters other than the US ASCII character set; used to support file attachments and a richer character set instead of standard 7-bit messages that are normally sent over email.
MIME files can often be decoded using a file decompression utility if they are not first recognized by the email program.
MIME files are more commonly seen using a .MIM extension.
List of all softwares that can open the Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension
| Windows | | Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows |
| Corel WinZip 23 |
| Microsoft Outlook 2016 |
| Microsoft Outlook Express |
| Mozilla Thunderbird |
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| Mac | | Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16 |
| Microsoft Outlook 2016 |
| Apple Mail |
| Mozilla Thunderbird |
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