File Extension Library


.WIM File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Disk Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .WIM files and how to open them?

Can't open .WIM file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WIM file.

What is a .WIM file extension?

.WIM file extension is created by Microsoft. .WIM has been classified as Disk Image Files. The format of .WIM file is Binary.

.WIM is Windows Imaging Format File

A WIM file is saved in a file-based imaging format that was introduced with Windows Vista. It allows a single disk image to be deployed to multiple computer platforms. WIM files are used to manage files such as drivers, updates, and components without booting the operating system image.

WIM images may contain multiple disk images that can be mounted as new volumes within Windows. They can also be made bootable, which means a computer can boot from the disk image.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Imaging Format File
Windows
File Viewer Plus
Microsoft ImageX
WinMount International WinMount
7-Zip
PeaZip
ExtractNow

How to fix problems with .WIM files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WIM files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WIM file format
  2. You need to check the .WIM file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)