Opening GIM Files

The GIM file type is primarily associated with GIMP.

GIM	File extension: GIM
	File type:	raster image file

What is a GIM file?

GIM files mostly belong to GIMP.

Primary Use: GIM files are mainly used to store image data for the PlayStation Portable. They hold textures and images designed to work efficiently on PSP devices.

Game Integration: Some GIM files are used in video games, such as those found in Ace Combat titles, where they provide graphics and visual effects.

Software Support: These files are frequently managed with GIMP. You can find more details on image handling at the GIMP website.

Technical Detail: GIM files often contain embedded metadata and may use compression techniques that make them distinct from common formats like JPEG or PNG.

Editing Tips: To open or edit a GIM file, use image editors that support PSP graphic formats or specialized game graphics tools. Sometimes, a plugin for GIMP is needed.

How can I open a GIM file?

You need a suitable software like GIMP to open a GIM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GIM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GIM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert GIM files:

GIMP
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GIM files are often referred to as GIMP raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Genigraphics Graphics Link Presentation
Playstation (3 Icon File) by Sony Corporation of America
Theme files customize the visual experience on the Playstation. They may contain various icons (GIM files) as well as the basic theme graphics. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 4D 49 47 2E 30 30 2E 31 50 53 50, ASCII: MIG.00.1PSP. Related links: PS3 Theme Extractor, PS3 Theme Extractor Tutorial

GIM file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the GIM files is as follows:

GIM is rarely used as a file extension and is primarily used by a single program. However, the following two file formats are common:

65% of all GIM files belong to Playstation 3 icon. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. The average file size is 39 KB with most files being between 3 KB and 130 KB in size. The file type is old but is used even today. The keywords MIG.00.1PSP are typical for these files. Files like these have the following tags: ratchett, pants, font, kabe and mini.
5% of all GIM files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters ".GIM1.00" at the beginning. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The files are on average 16 KB in size and range from 1 KB to 65 KB. The following keywords are characteristic: .GIM1.00.

The remaining 30% of all GIM files are files with no common format. The category is face. You can get all the details of your GIM file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .gim file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for GIM File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Identifier:

Hex: 4D 49 47 2E 30 30 2E 31 50 53 50, ASCII: MIG.00.1PSP (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

xcf, tga, dds, webp, ehp, gmo, sfo, png, zlib, pup, vb, p3t, jpg, bmp, gif

Mime type:

application/vnd.groove-identity-message

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File, AppName: Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows
EXEFile: POWERPNT.EXE

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File, FileType: Genigraphics GraphicsLink, AppName: Genigraphics GraphicsLink(TM)
EXEFile: GRAFLINK.EXE

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File, FileType: Genigraphics GraphicsLink, AppName: Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\POWERPNT.EXE

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~3\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE %1

ProgramID: GraphicsLink.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~4\Office\GRAFLINK.EXE

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a gim raster image file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GIM files

Associate the GIM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open raster image files. Because only the current version supports the latest GIM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available GIMP update.
To make sure that your GIM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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