Tips to open SRM file
Can't open the SRM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SRM files as well as a list of programs that support SRM files.
SRM file extension
| File Name |
Super Nintendo ROM Save Format |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The SRM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SRM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SRM file on each system platform.
What is SRM file?
The file with the extension SRM is the Game Files file type. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Super Nintendo ROM Save Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use ZSNES to handle this file. This is a program created by ZSNES Development Team. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the SRM file. The Snes9x, OpenEmu programs will also handle the file when the ZSNES program does not fulfill its role.
How to open SRM file?
An often recurring problem with Super Nintendo ROM Save Format is that SRM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open SRM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SRM 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 ZSNES
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ZSNES is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ZSNES into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SRM files.
Programs to open SRM file
Remember to download programs supporting SRM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ZSNES with SRM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SRM file still does not use the ZSNES program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 ZSNES application as the default for handling the SRM file.
Step 3. Update ZSNES to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ZSNES program with the Super Nintendo ROM Save 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 ZSNES Development Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SRM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The SRM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SRM file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 SRM file. Sometimes virus-infected SRM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SRM file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SRM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SRM 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. It is best to move SRM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SRM file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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