Tips to open NM2 file

Can't open the NM2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NM2 files as well as a list of programs that support NM2 files.

NM2 file extension

File Name Navitel Map Format
File Developer Navitel
File Category GIS Files

The NM2 file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NM2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NM2 file on each system platform.

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What is NM2 file?

The file with the extension NM2 is the GIS Files file type. It was designed by Navitel. In addition to this file, the GIS Files category includes 255 related files. Navitel Map Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, iOS, Windows, Windows Phone. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the NM2 file. The GPSMapEdit, Navitel Navigator for Android programs will also handle the file when the Navitel Navigator program does not fulfill its role.

How to open NM2 file?

The main problem with Navitel Map Format is that the NM2 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file NM2 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 NM2 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 Navitel Navigator

In this case, you should first verify that the Navitel Navigator application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Navitel Navigator into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file NM2 with Navitel Navigator. Below is a list of programs that support the file NM2.

Step 2. Create association of Navitel Navigator with NM2 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NM2 file still does not use the Navitel Navigator program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Navitel Navigator application as the default for handling the NM2 file.

Step 3. Update Navitel Navigator to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Navitel Navigator program with the Navitel Map Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NM2 file

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

The NM2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the NM2 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NM2 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected NM2 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of NM2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NM2 file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NM2 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 NM2 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the NM2 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.