Tips to open APM file
Can't open the APM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open APM files as well as a list of programs that support APM files.
APM file extension
| File Name |
Aldus Placeable Metafile |
| File Developer |
Adobe Systems |
| File Category |
Raster Image Files |
The APM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the APM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the APM file on each system platform.
What is APM file?
The APM file has been categorized as Raster Image Files. It was designed by Adobe Systems. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. Aldus Placeable Metafile appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The GIMP application is recommended to open the file. It was released by The GIMP Team. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the APM file. The Microsoft Windows, Image Converter Plus programs will also handle the file when the GIMP program does not fulfill its role.
How to open APM file?
The most common problem when using Aldus Placeable Metafile is that a specific APM is not associated with the program. This causes the file APM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the APM 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 GIMP
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that GIMP is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name GIMP into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open APM files.
Programs to open APM file
Remember to download programs supporting APM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of GIMP with APM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the APM file still does not use the GIMP program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the GIMP application as the default for handling the APM file.
Step 3. Update GIMP to the latest version
If, despite the association of the GIMP program with the Aldus Placeable Metafile file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the The GIMP Team page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the APM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The APM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the APM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file APM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected APM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the APM file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged APM files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Adobe Systems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file APM 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 APM file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file APM to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the APM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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