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Basic information about AAM file

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

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


1.Detail information about AAM file extension: Authorware Map File

File type Authorware Map File Category Data Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description AAM file is a Authorware Map File developed by Adobe Systems. File created by Authorware, a program used to develop multimedia e-learning applications; contains references to resources that are required to play the Authorware application, such as movies and images; also contains the names and locations of developer libraries, file segments, and external files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AAM files

Windows		 Adobe Authorware

macOS		 Adobe Authorware



Can't open a AAM 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.AAM”。

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 AAM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AAM 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.