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Basic information about FSM file

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

There are 3 file types using the FSM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FSM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FSM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FSM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FSM file?
  • How to open a FSM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FSM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FSM file?
  • How to convert FSM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FSM file format?


1.Detail information about FSM file extension: Farandole Composer WaveSample File

File type Farandole Composer WaveSample File Category Audio Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FSM file is a Farandole Composer WaveSample File. Sample format used by Farandole Composer, an older music tracking program
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FSM files

Windows		 MODPlug Player
IPLAY
Awave Studio

macOS		 CocoModX


2.Detail information about FSM file extension: FreeSpace Mission File

File type FreeSpace Mission File Category Game Files
Developer Interplay File format N/A
Description FSM file is a FreeSpace Mission File developed by Interplay.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FSM files

Windows		 Interplay Decent: FreeSpace
Edit with FRED


3.Detail information about FSM file extension: Splitty Master Split File

File type Splitty Master Split File Category Encoded Files
Developer Basta Computing File format N/A
Description FSM file is a Splitty Master Split File developed by Basta Computing.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FSM files

Windows		 Basta Computing Splitty



Can't open a FSM 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.FSM”。

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 FSM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FSM 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.