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Basic information about ANM file

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

There are 4 file types using the ANM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ANM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ANM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ANM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ANM file?
  • How to open a ANM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ANM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ANM file?
  • How to convert ANM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ANM file format?


1.Detail information about ANM file extension: 3D Animation File

File type 3D Animation File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANM file is a 3D Animation File. Contains detailed instructions for a 3D animation; typically references one or more 3D object files which are animated using the directives in the ANM file; used by several older video games as well as newer ones, such as those built for the Crytek CryENGINE.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANM files

Windows		 Crytek CryENGINE SDK
Animation Viewer
Mark Nine Systems Targetware
Duke Nukem 3D

macOS		 Mark Nine Systems Targetware

Linux		 anim (part of GCL utilities)
unanm


2.Detail information about ANM file extension: Infinity Equation Script File

File type Infinity Equation Script File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANM file is a Infinity Equation Script File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANM files

Windows		 Infinity


3.Detail information about ANM file extension: Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Title Sets Image

File type Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Title Sets Image Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANM file is a Jazz Jackrabbit 2 Title Sets Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANM files

Windows		 Jazz Jackrabbit 2


4.Detail information about ANM file extension: Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Game Data

File type Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ANM file is a Men Of War: Assault Squad 2 Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ANM files

Windows		 Men of War: Assault Squad 2



Can't open a ANM 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.ANM”。

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 ANM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ANM 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.