AOL Instant Messenger File
General Information
| Title | IM File Extension |
| Extension | .im |
| Full Form | AOL Instant Messenger File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | AOL |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Messaging information |
| Features | Text-based, Proprietary format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Instant Messaging | Yes |
| Message History | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data interception |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1997 |
| Latest Version | Discontinued (2017) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .aim, .blt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 AOL Instant Messenger |
Discontinued | N/A |