.MIN File Extension

MIN files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Okuma CNC Program File

Files with .min extension are used by Okuma CNC machines. These files save NC programs with instructions for the machine to mill parts. You can view, edit, convert, merge, split, and compare .min file...

General Information

Title .MIN File Extension
Extension .min
Full Form Okuma CNC Program File
File Type Machine Instruction File
Developer Okuma Corporation
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store CNC programs
Additional Functions Facilitate CNC operations
Features Text-based, Instructional

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, Text-based

Use Cases

CNC Machining Yes
Manufacturing Yes
Industrial Programming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Program tampering
Best Practices Access control, Versioning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on Okuma OSP

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nc, .gcode, .cnc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Okuma OSP-P Control Proprietary Embedded
Notepad++ Free Windows
Sublime Text Free, Paid version Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: MAX Interchange Notation File

A MIN file stores printed circuit board layouts in the Max Interchange Notation format. This ASCII data is converted from OrCAD. The file has drill coordinates, pad placement details, and grid size. Y...

General Information

Title MIN File Extension
Extension .min
Full Form MAX Interchange Notation File
File Type Data Interchange File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Data exchange
Additional Functions 3D data import
Features Interchange format, Binary

File Characteristics

Quality High fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With software

Use Cases

3D Modeling Yes
Animation Yes
Game Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by version
Latest Version Depends on 3ds Max release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .max, .3ds, .fbx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Paid Windows
Autodesk Maya Paid Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Pokemon Mini File

General Information

Title .MIN File Extension
Extension .min
Full Form Pokemon Mini File
File Type Game ROM File
Developer Nintendo
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Execution by emulator
Features Portable, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed by ROM
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Gaming Yes
Emulation Yes
Data Preservation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2001
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gb, .gbc, .gba

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PokeMini Emulator Free Windows, Mac, Linux, PSP, DS

Type 4: Mint Source File

The MIN file extension saves data for Pokemon Mini emulators. PokeMini and RetroPie allow using MIN files on Windows and Linux. To install a ROM stored as MIN in RetroPie, place the file in /home/pi/R...

General Information

Title .MIN File Extension
Extension .min
Full Form Mint Source File
File Type Source Code File
Developer N/A
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store code
Additional Functions Minification, Compilation
Features Reduced size, Optimized

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Development Yes
Single Page Applications Yes
Client-Side Logic Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Linting, Auditing

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .js, .ts, .css, .scss

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mint Language Compiler Free Cross-platform
Text Editors Free, Paid Varies