PIM File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pim
Full Name Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings File
Primary Association Pro Tools Software
File Type Configuration File
Developer Avid Technology
MIME Type application/octet-stream
File Function Stores mappings for hardware controllers used with Pro Tools
Editable Yes, with proper software
Binary or Text Binary
Can Store Multiple Profiles Yes
Encryption Support No
Compatibility Pro Tools Software Only
Common Tools for Editing Pro Tools, Text Editors (with caution)
Automatic Creation Yes, by Pro Tools when saving controller settings
Manual Creation Possible but not recommended
Usability Used to recall specific hardware controller setups
Advantages Standardized format for Pro Tools hardware mappings
Limitations Limited to Pro Tools environment
Platform Windows, macOS
Backup Recommended Yes