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IM

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SunOS grey scale bitmap picture

File type: Bitmap image file

Files with im file extension can be mostly found as special grey scale files from SunOS operating system and other apps.

Found 2 different file type records with the same im filename suffix.

What is im file?

File type category:
Bitmap image file

Date updated: June 23, 2025

Record marked as obsolete and not updated for a long time.

The im file extension is related to SunOS operating system where it is used for bitmap graphics in grey scale.

These files are sometimes also used by other programs, such as AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) and other.

Most likely some old format without support. No further information could be found.

How to open im file?

Some graphics viwers and editors can view this particular graphics formats.

How to convert im file?

Various raster files can usually be converted between various formats.

Suggested software to open im file:

Associated software actions with the im file

Software applications that can open im files:

Linux/Unix

Software applications that can edit im files:

Linux/Unix

Software capable of saving im files:

Linux/Unix

Programs for viewing im files:

Linux/Unix

Multiplatform

Software apps that create im files:

Linux/Unix

Software apps that print im files:

Linux/Unix

Multiplatform

Trainz Railroad Simulator indexed mesh

File type category:
Game file

Date updated: February 12, 2018

The im file extension is mainly related to Trainz computer game series and sued for indexed mesh files are used together with bitmap images to generate 3D models.

Over the years, different releases of  Trainz have had different titles: Trainz, Trainz Railroad Simulator, Trainz UTC, TRS2004, TRS2006, Trainz Classics, TS2009 and TS2010 (the latest release). All support files with the .im file extension which is used together with bitmap images to generate three dimensional models for use in the game.

The file extension PM (progressive mesh) was used for the same purpose in the same game but is now obsolete, although most if not all Trainz releases will still open it.

How to open im file?

The *.im files are used for internal purposes of Trainz Railroad Simulator.

Suggested software to open im file:

Associated software actions with the im file

Software apps that create im files:

Microsoft Windows

Software applications that handle other tasks involving im files:

Microsoft Windows

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