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Basic information about PPM file

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

There are 4 file types using the PPM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PPM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PPM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PPM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PPM file?
How to open a PPM file?
What programs do I need to open a PPM file?
What programs help to create and edit a PPM file?
How to convert PPM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PPM file format?

1.Detail information about PPM file extension: Portable Pixmap Image File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPM files
File type	Portable Pixmap Image File	Category	Raster Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Text
Description	PPM file is a Portable Pixmap Image File. A PPM file is a 24-bit color image formatted using a text format. It stores each pixel with a number from 0 to 65536, which specifies the color of the pixel. PPM files also store the image height and width, whitespace data, and the maximum color value.
Windows	File Viewer Plus GIMP Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Adobe Photoshop with CartaPGM plugin ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Netpbm Any text editor Ability Photopaint FastPictureViewer Professional IrfanView PMView Pro Ulead PhotoImpact XnView
macOS	GIMP Planamesa NeoOffice Adobe Photoshop with CartaPGM plugin Netpbm Any text editor
Linux	GIMP Netpbm Any text editor
Android	File Viewer for Android

2.Detail information about PPM file extension: Post Programmable Memory File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPM files
File type	Post Programmable Memory File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	Binary
Description	PPM file is a Post Programmable Memory File.
Windows	BB5 FLS Editor

3.Detail information about PPM file extension: PPMd Archive

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPM files
File type	PPMd Archive	Category	Plugin Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PPM file is a PPMd Archive.
Windows	Total Commander

4.Detail information about PPM file extension: Insight II Proton Chemical Shifts

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PPM files
File type	Insight II Proton Chemical Shifts	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	PPM file is a Insight II Proton Chemical Shifts.
Linux	Insight II

How to convert PPM files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for PPM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PPM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PPM to JPEG

PPM to PDF

PPM to PNG

How to convert another files to PPM file format?

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

PDF to PPM

PNG to PPM

Can't open a PPM 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.PPM”。

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 PPM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PPM 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.