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MIME File - What is a .mime file and how do I open it?
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What is a MIME file? Encoded file used by email programs; contains 8-bit encoded data, including characters other than the US ASCII character set; used to support file attachments and a richer character set instead of standard 7-bit messages that are normally sent over email.
More Information MIME files can often be decoded using a file decompression utility if they are not first recognized by the email program. MIME files are more commonly seen using a .MIM extension.
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What is a MIME file?
Encoded file used by email programs; contains 8-bit encoded data, including characters other than the US ASCII character set; used to support file attachments and a richer character set instead of standard 7-bit messages that are normally sent over email.
More Information
MIME files can often be decoded using a file decompression utility if they are not first recognized by the email program.
MIME files are more commonly seen using a .MIM extension.
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Category: Encoded Files
Updated: January 4, 2011