Windows Imaging Format
General Information
| Title | WIM File Extension |
| Extension | .wim |
| Full Form | Windows Imaging Format |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Disk image storage |
| Additional Functions | Data compression, File spanning |
| Features | File-based, Non-sector based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With tools |
Use Cases
| System Deployment | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
| System Recovery | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious modification |
| Best Practices | Signature verification, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Included in Windows 10 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .swm, .esd |
