Basic information about NEN file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension NEN（*.NEN or *.nen）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the NEN file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the NEN file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the NEN file with their brief description and a list of programs that support NEN file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the NEN file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the NEN file?
  • How to open a NEN file?
  • What programs do I need to open a NEN file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a NEN file?
  • How to convert NEN files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to NEN file format?


1.Detail information about NEN file extension: Nick-O-Matic Design Factory Project

File type Nick-O-Matic Design Factory Project Category Page Layout Files
Developer Brøderbund Software, Inc. File format N/A
Description NEN file is a Nick-O-Matic Design Factory Project developed by Brøderbund Software, Inc.. NEN filename suffix is mostly used for Nick-O-Matic Design Factory Project files. Nick-O-Matic Design Factory Project specification was created by Brøderbund Software, Inc.. NEN files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. The software recommended for managing NEN files is Nick-O-Matic Design Factory. Nick-O-Matic Design Factory software was developed by Br?derbund Software, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about NEN files or the Nick-O-Matic Design Factory software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NEN files

Windows		 Nick-O-Matic Design Factory



Can't open a NEN file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.NEN”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the NEN extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support NEN file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of NEN files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a NEN file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a NEN file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a NEN file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the NEN file is damaged.
  • Whether the NEN file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the NEN file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the NEN file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the NEN file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a NEN file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a NEN file.

If the NEN file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.