Skim Notes File
General Information
| Title | SKIM File Extension |
| Extension | .skim |
| Full Form | Skim Notes File |
| File Type | Annotation File |
| Developer | Skim Project Contributors |
| MIME Type | application/x-skim |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store annotations |
| Additional Functions | Text highlights, Notes |
| Features | Sync with PDF, Searchable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Academic Research | Yes |
| Document Review | Yes |
| Collaborative Editing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Backup, Sync with PDF |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2006 |
| Latest Version | Varies with Skim updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pdf, .fdf, .xfdf |
