.TIM File Extension

TIM files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: The Incredible Machine Level

A TIM file extension is related to the The Incredible Machine game. The Incredible Machine is a series of video games in which players create Rube Goldberg devices. TIM files store level data and incl...

General Information

Title TIM File Extension
Extension .tim
Full Form The Incredible Machine Level File
File Type Game Level File
Developer Jeff Tunnell Productions, Dynamix
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store level data
Additional Functions Define objects, layout
Features Level settings, Puzzle configuration

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With editor

Use Cases

Gameplay Yes
Level Design Yes
Modding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Virus scan

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1993
Latest Version Associated with game's latest release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .lvl, .map, .mis

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
The Incredible Machine Commercial DOS, Windows, Mac
Return of The Incredible Machine: Contraptions Commercial Windows, Mac
The Incredible Machine: Even More Contraptions Commercial Windows, Mac

Type 2: Vixen Timed Sequence File

General Information

Title TIM File Extension
Extension .tim
Full Form Vixen Timed Sequence File
File Type Timed Sequence File
Developer Vixen Lights
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store sequence
Additional Functions Control lighting, Synchronize shows
Features Timed events, Lighting control

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Light Shows Yes
Holiday Displays Yes
Theatrical Productions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup files

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Notable Changes Vixen 3 improvements

Associated Types

Related Extensions .vix, .vixen

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Vixen Lights Free Windows

Type 3: PlayStation Texture Image Map

General Information

Title TIM File Extension
Extension .tim
Full Form PlayStation Texture Image Map
File Type Image, Texture File
Developer Sony
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store textures
Additional Functions Store images, Animation sequences
Features Indexed color, Transparency support

File Characteristics

Quality Game-specific
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Texture Modding Yes
Retro Gaming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Scan for viruses

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1994
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bmp, .png, .tga

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe Photoshop Paid Windows, Mac
TIMViewer Free Windows
MobyGames TIMTool Free Windows