Tips to open STEM file

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

STEM file extension

File Name Native Instruments Stems Audio Data Format
File Category Audio Files

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

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

What is STEM file?

The file with the extension STEM is the Audio Files file type. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Native Instruments Stems Audio Data 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 TRAKTOR to handle this file. This is a program created by Native Instruments, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. You can use VLC media player, Stem Creator Tool in case TRAKTOR cannot be used.

How to open STEM file?

The main problem with Native Instruments Stems Audio Data Format is that the STEM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file STEM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the STEM 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 TRAKTOR

The first step is to check if the computer has the TRAKTOR program installed. This can be achieved by typing TRAKTOR 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 STEM with TRAKTOR. Below is a list of programs that support the file STEM.

Step 2. Create association of TRAKTOR with STEM files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the STEM file still does not use the TRAKTOR program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the TRAKTOR application as the default for handling the STEM file.

Step 3. Update TRAKTOR to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the TRAKTOR program, it is possible that Native Instruments Stems Audio Data Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Native Instruments, Inc. website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to STEM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the STEM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover STEM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the STEM file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing 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 STEM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file STEM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move STEM to a different directory.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file STEM to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the STEM file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.