Tips to open SVM file

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

SVM file extension

File Name OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile
File Developer OpenOffice.org Project Team
File Category Graphic Files

The SVM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SVM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SVM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is SVM file?

The SVM file has been categorized as Graphic Files. The creator of this file is OpenOffice.org Project Team. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of , Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use Apache OpenOffice, LibreOffice, LibreOffice Draw, StarOffice in case OpenOffice.org Draw cannot be used.

How to open SVM file?

The main problem with OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile is that the SVM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open SVM, 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 SVM 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 OpenOffice.org Draw

In this case, you should first verify that the OpenOffice.org Draw application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OpenOffice.org Draw in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SVM files.

Step 2. Create association of OpenOffice.org Draw with SVM files

If, despite the installed application, the SVM file does not start in the OpenOffice.org Draw 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SVM file with the OpenOffice.org Draw application.

Step 3. Update OpenOffice.org Draw to the latest version

If, despite the association of the OpenOffice.org Draw program with the OpenOffice.org StarView Metafile file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The SVM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SVM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SVM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SVM 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 SVM 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SVM files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SVM 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.
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 SVM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SVM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the SVM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.