MIME File Extension

MIME file extension is created by The Internet Engineering Task Force, also known as Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension. MIME has been classified as Encoded Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open MIME files in KMail program.

Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension File Type

Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension File Type

Extension	.mime
Developer	The Internet Engineering Task Force
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (177 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	message/rfc822
Default Program	KMail
Category	Encoded Files
Format	Binary
Updated	11/1/2024

What is a MIME File Type?

Often MIME files can be decoded at the top; help from a file decompression utility; they are not supported by the mail program.

More often, MIME files are viewed using a .MIM extension.

Free online MIME Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MIME (Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MIME, merge, split and compare the MIME files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

MIME Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension .MIME File Extensions while opening the .MIME files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MIME Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension on your system such as KMail.
2. Associate default Kmail KMail program for *.mime (Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension) files.
   
   

   Associate MIME Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.MIME (e.g example.mime) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Kmail KMail program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .mime files.
   
   

   Associate MIME Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.MIME (e.g example.mime) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Kmail KMail program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .KMail extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related MIME File Extensions

MIME default file extension is .MIME and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for MIME File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MIME files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open MIME File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Freemacs 000 for Windows	Free	Freemacs
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 2010 for Windows	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Windows	Freeware	Mozilla
	Corel WinZip 25 STANDARD for Windows	Commercial	Corel

Open MIME File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple Mail 8 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Microsoft Outlook 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft
	Microsoft Outlook Express 6 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft
	Smith Micro Stuffit Deluxe Mac 16 for MacOs	Commercial	Smith Micro
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for MacOs	Freeware	Mozilla

Open MIME file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	KMail 000 for Linux	Free	KMail
	Mozilla Thunderbird 24 for Linux	Freeware	Mozilla

Open MIME file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open MIME file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open MIME file on Android

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About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About MIME - Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension

Updated 11/1/2024

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