TIM File
What are TIM files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a TIM file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.
What is a TIM file?
TIM files have multiple uses, and PSX TIM Bitmap is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
PSX TIM Bitmap
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open TIM files
Important: Different programs may use files with the TIM file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your TIM file is, you may need to try a few different programs.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different TIM openers which you will find listed below.
Last updated: February 24, 2023
All known file formats using extension .TIM
While PSX TIM Bitmap is a popular type of TIM-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .TIM file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
RPC III File
We know that one TIM format is RPC III File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Vixen 3 Timed Sequence
We know that one TIM format is Vixen 3 Timed Sequence. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of TIM files. Remember, different programs may use TIM files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
![]() | ImageMagick | Verified |
![]() | QvodPlayer | Discontinued |
![]() | XnView | User submitted |
![]() | Toad for MySQL - Freeware | User submitted |
![]() | SynaptiCAD Product Suite | User submitted |
![]() | Toad | User submitted |
![]() | i-TimTel - Le Navigateur Minitel | User submitted |
![]() | Microsoft Windows Media Player | User submitted |
![]() | TimeGen | User submitted |
![]() | JJVOD | User submitted |
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