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Basic information about FFM file

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

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


1.Detail information about FFM file extension: FFmpeg Stream File

File type FFmpeg Stream File Category Video Files
Developer FFmpeg File format Binary
Description FFM file is a FFmpeg Stream File developed by FFmpeg. Video and audio stream format used by FFmpeg, a tool used to encode video and audio; stores recorded video and audio streams, or feed, that is sent to the ffserver for publishing.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FFM files

Windows		 FFmpeg
CoolUtils Total Movie Converter

macOS		 FFmpeg

Linux		 FFmpeg



Can't open a FFM 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.FFM”。

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 FFM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FFM 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.