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Basic information about MD5 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MD5（*.MD5 or *.md5）, 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 MD5 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MD5 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MD5 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MD5 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MD5 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MD5 file?
  • How to open a MD5 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MD5 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MD5 file?
  • How to convert MD5 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MD5 file format?


1.Detail information about MD5 file extension: MD5 Checksum File

File type MD5 Checksum File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MD5 file is a MD5 Checksum File. An MD5 file is a checksum file used to verify the integrity of a disc, disk image, or a downloaded file. It stores a checksum, which is a value created from an algorithm based on the number of bits in the file. MD5 files are sometimes generated when a disk image is created.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MD5 files

Windows		 Md5Checker
MD5summer
FlashPlayerPro.com MD5 Checksum Verifier
SlavaSoft FSUM
Smart Projects IsoBuster
ExactFile
TeraCopy

macOS		 checkSum+



Can't open a MD5 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.MD5”。

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 MD5 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MD5 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 MD5 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 MD5 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MD5 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 MD5 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MD5 file is damaged.
  • Whether the MD5 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MD5 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MD5 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MD5 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MD5 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MD5 file.

If the MD5 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.