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Basic information about APPLE_PARTITION_MAP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension APPLE_PARTITION_MAP（*.APPLE_PARTITION_MAP or *.apple_partition_map）, 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 APPLE_PARTITION_MAP file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about APPLE_PARTITION_MAP file extension: Apple Partition Scheme File

File type Apple Partition Scheme File Category System Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description APPLE_PARTITION_MAP file is a Apple Partition Scheme File developed by Apple. The apple_partition_map file extension is associated with the Apple Partition Map (APM) schemes introduced on Macintosh II computers. The APM is used to define the low-level organization of data on disks formatted for older Macintosh and PowerPC Macs.

The apple_partition_map files and APM disks are also readable in the MAC OS X.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APPLE_PARTITION_MAP files

macOS		 Mac OS X



Can't open a APPLE_PARTITION_MAP 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.APPLE_PARTITION_MAP”。

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 APPLE_PARTITION_MAP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support APPLE_PARTITION_MAP 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 APPLE_PARTITION_MAP 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 APPLE_PARTITION_MAP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a APPLE_PARTITION_MAP 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 APPLE_PARTITION_MAP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the APPLE_PARTITION_MAP 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.