Tips to open ACFM file

Can't open the ACFM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ACFM files as well as a list of programs that support ACFM files.

ACFM file extension

File Name Adobe Composite Font Metrics Format
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Font Files

The ACFM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ACFM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ACFM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is ACFM file?

The ACFM file has been categorized as Font Files. It was designed by Adobe Systems. Font Files consists of 109 similar files. Adobe Composite Font Metrics Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. Adobe Creative Suite will apply when it is not possible to use Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts.

How to open ACFM file?

The main problem with Adobe Composite Font Metrics Format is that the ACFM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file ACFM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ACFM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts

In this case, you should first verify that the Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ACFM with Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts. Below is a list of programs that support the file ACFM.

Step 2. Create association of Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts with ACFM files

If, despite the installed application, the ACFM file does not start in the Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ACFM file with the Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts program.

Step 3. Update Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Referenced by programs that support AFM fonts program, it is possible that Adobe Composite Font Metrics Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ACFM file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The ACFM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ACFM file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ACFM file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ACFM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of ACFM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ACFM file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file ACFM except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the ACFM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ACFM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ACFM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.