.IML File Extension

IML files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: IntelliJ IDEA Module

File Function

Title IML File Extension
Extension .iml
Full Form IntelliJ IDEA Module File
File Type Configuration File
Developer JetBrains

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes
Human Readable Yes
Binary No

Use Cases

Project Management Yes
Software Development Yes
Version Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version IntelliJ IDEA 2022.3

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .idea, .ipr, .iws

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
IntelliJ IDEA Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Other JetBrains IDEs Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: ACT! Internet Mail Message

General Information

Title IML File Extension
Extension .iml
Full Form ACT! Internet Mail Message
File Type Email File
Developer Best Software CRM Division
MIME Type N/A

File Function

Primary Function Store email messages
Additional Functions N/A
Features Formatted text, Attachments

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Email Storage Yes
Email Backup Yes
Customer Relationship Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Phishing, Malware
Best Practices Regular backup, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version Related to ACT! software updates

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .msg, .eml, .pst

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ACT! by Sage Commercial Windows