File Extension Database

Open PIM File

Files with the PIM extension have several uses, namely:

Pro Tools Controller

In this case, the PIM extension files contain a custom layout of parameters for a control surface, allowing you to save and reload plug-in control surface assignments.
PIM files are created automatically by the Pro Tools tool, which is a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio.

PIM Archive

In this case, the PIM files are compressed files created with the PIM archiver, developed by Ilia Muraviev.

One of the advantages of this type of file is that it allows high compression ratios with multimedia files.

To open and operate on a PIM file, you must first make sure of the file type, and then have one of the following programs installed on your system:

Pro Tools
PIM Archive (Not Available)

How Can I Open PIM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PIM file is to find a PIM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PIM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PIM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PIM file opener then try to search online for "PIM viewer", "application to open PIM file" or "open PIM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PIM file

How Can I Open PIM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PIM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PIM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PIM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PIM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PIM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PIM file then try to search for "PIM viewer", "application to open PIM file" or "read PIM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PIM file

How Can I Open PIM File on Android

If you downloaded a PIM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PIM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PIM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PIM viewer", "PIM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PIM File on iPhone or iPad

To open PIM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PIM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PIM". This way you can find apps which can open PIM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PIM viewer" or "PIM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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