Tips to open OGM file
Can't open the OGM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OGM files as well as a list of programs that support OGM files.
OGM file extension
The OGM file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OGM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OGM file on each system platform.
What is OGM file?
The file in the OGM format belongs to the Video Files category. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. Ogg Media Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The MPlayer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by The MPlayer Team. There are also 13 alternative programs to handle the OGM file. The VLC media player, ALLPlayer, KMPlayer, Flash Video MX Pro programs will also handle the file when the MPlayer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open OGM file?
An often recurring problem with Ogg Media Format is that OGM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open OGM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OGM 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 MPlayer
In this case, you should first verify that the MPlayer application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name MPlayer in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support OGM files.
Programs to open OGM file
Remember to download programs supporting OGM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MPlayer with OGM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the OGM file still does not use the MPlayer 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OGM file with the MPlayer program.
Step 3. Update MPlayer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MPlayer program with the Ogg Media Format 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 MPlayer Team page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OGM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The OGM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the OGM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our OGM file. Sometimes virus-infected OGM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the OGM files changes over time. 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OGM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OGM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the OGM 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OGM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OGM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
Was this page helpful? YesNo
