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 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.idea, .ipr, .iws |
Type 2: ACT! Internet Mail Message
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 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions |
.msg, .eml, .pst |
Software Compatibility
| Software |
Usage Policy |
OS Compatibility |
 ACT! by Sage |
Commercial |
Windows |
IntelliJ IDEA
Other JetBrains IDEs