Tips to open NMEA file

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

NMEA file extension

File Name Global Positioning Data (GPS) Format
File Category GIS Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is NMEA file?

The file with the extension NMEA is the GIS Files file type. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. Global Positioning Data (GPS) Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Sublime Text to handle this file. This is a program created by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. The OpenStreetMap, OziMapConverter programs will also handle the file when the Sublime Text program does not fulfill its role.

How to open NMEA file?

An often recurring problem with Global Positioning Data (GPS) Format is that NMEA is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that NMEA 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 NMEA 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 Sublime Text

The first step is to check if the computer has the Sublime Text program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Sublime Text in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open NMEA files.

Step 2. Create association of Sublime Text with NMEA files

If, despite the installed application, the NMEA file does not start in the Sublime Text application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 Sublime Text application as the default for handling the NMEA file.

Step 3. Update Sublime Text to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Sublime Text program with the Global Positioning Data (GPS) Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Sublime HQ Pty Ltd website or update the program from the application.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the NMEA file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NMEA file. Sometimes virus-infected NMEA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the NMEA 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NMEA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NMEA 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the NMEA 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NMEA file again. However, some background programs may block the NMEA file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.