IM8 Types

Dominant IM8 File Type

.IM8

File Name:	.im8
File Type:	Sun Raster Graphic File

A bitmap image that has been generated using Sun Microsystems workstation; a native graphic format associated with Sun Unix operating system. It utilizes a standard image format which can be read by a number of graphics programs.

Organization:	Sun Microsystems
Class:	Raster Image Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.im8

Software Programs That Open The Sun Raster Graphic File:

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

IrfanView by Open Source

Windows

iOS

Android

Linux

Canvas X by ACD Systems

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Lemkesoft GraphicConverter by Lemkesoft

Mac

Linux

ThumbsPlus by Cerious Software

Windows

Sun Operating System by Oracle Corporation

Solaris

Diffractor by The Diffractor Project Team

Windows

Graphics Converter Pro by Newera Software Technology, Inc.

Windows

Mac

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IM8 File Complications

Common Problems Opening IM8 Files

GIMP Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open IM8 Files" when trying to open your IM8. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because GIMP isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: Another IM8-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

GIMP is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of GIMP isn't able to open your Sun Raster Graphic File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest GIMP version from the The GIMP Development Team website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Sun Raster Graphic File file was created by a newer version of GIMP than you have on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the IM8 file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of IM8 file opening issues are due to not having the correct GIMP version installed.

Other IM8 File Opening Causes

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of GIMP will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening IM8 files. These issues include:

• Invalid IM8 file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Deletion of the IM8 file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of GIMP that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your IM8 file
• Malware-tainted IM8 file can't be opened
• Hardware related to IM8s has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Sun Raster Graphic File files