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Basic information about FM file

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

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


1.Detail information about FM file extension: VMware File

File type VMware File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FM file is a VMware File. The fm file extension is associated with FileMaker Pro, a relational database management software for Windows and Mac.

The fm files are used for databases created in FileMaker Pro.

Newer versions of FileMaker use .fmp file extension

MIME types:
application/filemaker_pro

Software programs that will open, edit or convert FM files

Windows
VMware Workstation


2.Detail information about FM file extension: FrameMaker Document

File type FrameMaker Document Category Page Layout Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description FM file is a FrameMaker Document developed by Adobe Systems.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FM files

Windows
Adobe FrameMaker


3.Detail information about FM file extension: FileMaker Database

File type FileMaker Database Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer FileMaker File format N/A
Description FM file is a FileMaker Database developed by FileMaker.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FM files

Windows
FileMaker Pro

macOS
FileMaker Pro


4.Detail information about FM file extension: FeatureCAM Document File

File type FeatureCAM Document File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FM file is a FeatureCAM Document File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FM files

Windows
FeatureCAM



How to convert FM files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for FM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve FM to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to FM file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to FM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to FM conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a FM 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.FM”。

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 FM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FM 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.