PIM File: What is it?

Researcher:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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PIM File Summary

The PIM File Extension has three different file types (mostly seen as the Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File format) and can be opened with three distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Avid Technology (Avid Pro Tools software). The majority of PIM files are considered Plugin Files, but they can also be Compressed Files or Web Files.

File Extension PIM is supported by Windows, Mac, and Palm OS operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Interested to learn more about the PIM File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens PIM files, and other troubleshooting tips.

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Types of PIM Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal PIM Type

.PIM
Formatting:.pim
Group:Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File

Plug-in file used by Pro Tools, a digital audio workstation for recording, editing, and mixing audio, It contains a customized layout of parameters for a control surface.

Organization: Avid Technology
Group:Plugin Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pim

Software Programs That Open The Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File:


Avid Pro Tools by Avid Technology

Windows
Mac

Other PIM File Associations

.PIM
Formatting:.pim
Group:PIM Archive

PIM file is a compressed file archive created with the PIM archiver, it used for high compression ratios with multimedia files.

Organization: Open Source
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open PIM Archive Files:


PIM Archiver by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
.PIM
Formatting:.pim
Group:PixMaker Project File

Project file created and saved in PixMaker, an application used for creating interactive web content, such as virtual tours or showrooms.

Organization: PixAround
Group:Web Files

Software Programs That Open PixMaker Project File Files:


PixMaker by PixAround

Compatible with:

Windows
Palm OS

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PIM Demand


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


PIM Troubleshooting


Troubles Opening PIM Files

Avid Pro Tools Removed

When you double-click your PIM file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Avid Pro Tools for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your PIM file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens PIM files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Avid Pro Tools Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Avid Pro Tools installed that's incompatible with your Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File type. If you do not have the proper version Avid Pro Tools (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File file was probably created by a newer release of Avid Pro Tools than what's currently installed your computer.


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


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening PIM files are due to having the wrong version of Avid Pro Tools installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening PIMs

You can still experience errors opening PIM files even with the latest version of Avid Pro Tools installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening PIM files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • PIM file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the PIM file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Avid Pro Tools or other PIM-related program
  • Your PIM file is corrupted (issues with your Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File file itself)
  • PIM file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PIM file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File file

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