Tips to open PMF file
Can't open the PMF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PMF files as well as a list of programs that support PMF files.
PMF file extension
| File Name |
ESRI Published Map Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The PMF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PMF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PMF file on each system platform.
What is PMF file?
The PMF file has been categorized as GIS Files. The author of this format is ESRI. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. ESRI Published Map Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use ArcReader to handle this file. This is a program created by Esri.
How to open PMF file?
An often recurring problem with ESRI Published Map Format is that PMF is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PMF 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 PMF 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 ArcReader
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcReader program installed. To do this, enter the name ArcReader into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PMF with ArcReader. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PMF files.
Programs to open PMF file
Remember to download programs supporting PMF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcReader with PMF files
If, despite the installed application, the PMF file does not start in the ArcReader 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. 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 PMF file with the ArcReader program.
Step 3. Update ArcReader to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ArcReader program, it is possible that ESRI Published Map Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PMF file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PMF file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PMF file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PMF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PMF 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PMF file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ESRI help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PMF 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PMF file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PMF file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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