File Extension Database

Open SIM File

Files with a SIM extension have various applications, different from each other, namely:

The Sims 3 Sim File

For the popular Sims game, the SIM files contain a character "Sim", or virtual person created in the game.

SIM files in this case store information about a person that includes aspects of their appearance and personality.

SIM files are mainly used for sharing with other users and for backing up Sims people.

Steam Game Backup Information File

In the game engine created by Steam, SIM files are used as backup and restore information for games using DVD or other external media.

SIM file can also contain settings and other information for backup.

SAP Tutor File

In this case, the SIM files are tutorials created by SAP Tutor, a program used to record, edit, and play back interactive self-study units.

It contains the lessons with all the multimedia objects that this implies, such as, screenshot images, text instructions and evaluation questions.

It is used to train employees how to operate software programs.

To open SIM files, you must first be sure of the format to which it belongs, and then have one of these programs installed

How Can I Open SIM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open SIM file is to find a SIM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SIM 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 SIM 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 SIM file opener then try to search online for "SIM viewer", "application to open SIM file" or "open SIM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open SIM file

How Can I Open SIM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a SIM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a SIM 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 SIM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as SIM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open SIM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open SIM file then try to search for "SIM viewer", "application to open SIM file" or "read SIM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read SIM file

How Can I Open SIM File on Android

If you downloaded a SIM 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 SIM 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 "SIM".
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 "SIM viewer", "SIM 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 SIM File on iPhone or iPad

To open SIM 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 SIM 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 "SIM". This way you can find apps which can open SIM 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 "SIM viewer" or "SIM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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