| File Type |
Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extension |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Encoding used for e-mail messages and attachments that include 8-bit data or other characters besides the standard US character set; supports 8-bit content instead of the normal 7-bit messages normally sent via e-mail.
MIME files may often be decoded with a file decompression utility if not recognized by the e-mail program.
More commonly seen with a .MIM extension. |
| Program(s) that open mime files |
Mac: Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Mac
Windows: Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows; Corel WinZip |
