GIM File Extension

What is GIM file?

GIM filename suffix is mostly used for PlayStation Portable Image Format files. Sony defined the PlayStation Portable Image Format format standard. GIM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. GIM file belongs to the Raster Image Files category just like 522 other filename extensions listed in our database. PSP Theme Creator supports GIM files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support GIM file extension

The following listing features GIM-compatible programs. GIM files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with GIM extension?

Problems with accessing GIM may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with GIM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with GIM files.

Step 1. Install PSP Theme Creator software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening GIM files is that no program that can handle GIM files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing PSP Theme Creator or different compatible program, such as RCO Editor, GimConv. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support GIM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading PSP Theme Creator installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update PSP Theme Creator to the latest version

If you already have PSP Theme Creator installed on your systems and GIM files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that PSP Theme Creator cannot handle files with GIM may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using PSP Theme Creator.

Step 3. Assign PSP Theme Creator to GIM files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate GIM files with latest version of PSP Theme Creator you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the GIM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the PSP Theme Creator installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open GIM files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected GIM file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select PSP Theme Creator and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with GIM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the GIM for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the GIM file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The GIM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the GIM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. GIM file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with GIM extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic GIM file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with GIM extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the PlayStation Portable Image Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run PSP Theme Creator

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support GIM files. Close all running programs and try opening the GIM file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with PlayStation Portable Image Format file. It may be the case that the GIM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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