File Extension Library


.XIMG File Extension

  • Developer by: Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .XIMG files and how to open them?

Can't open .XIMG 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 .XIMG file.

What is a .XIMG file extension?

.XIMG file extension is created by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga. .XIMG has been classified as Various data Files.

.XIMG is GEM Raster format

The ximg file extension is associated with the GEM Raster (also known as GEM VDI Bit Image, GEM Bit Image, GEM Image, GEM Bitmap) an image format used by GEM operating system GUI developed by Digital Research

It was used by GEM Paint, Ventura Publisher and various ATARI ST software.

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

Currently, .XIMG file type is not actively used and is obsolete.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:

Use RECOIL to view content of *.ximg files.

How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

How to fix problems with .XIMG files

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