Tips to open ANM file

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

ANM file extension

File Name 3D Animation Format
File Category 3D Image Files

The ANM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ANM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ANM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ANM file?

The file in the ANM format belongs to the 3D Image Files category. Additionally, the 3D Image Files category contains 622 of other files. 3D Animation Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the ANM file. Animation Viewer, Duke Nukem 3D, unanm will apply when it is not possible to use Targetware.

How to open ANM file?

The most common problem when using 3D Animation Format is that a specific ANM is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that ANM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ANM 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 Targetware

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Targetware is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Targetware into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support ANM files.

Programs to open ANM file

Remember to download programs supporting ANM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Targetware with ANM files

If, despite the installed application, the ANM file does not start in the Targetware application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ANM file with the Targetware application.

Step 3. Update Targetware to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Targetware program, it is possible that 3D Animation Format requires a newer version of the program.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The ANM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ANM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ANM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ANM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ANM file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ANM files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ANM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
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 ANM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ANM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ANM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.