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Basic information about UMF file

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

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


1.Detail information about UMF file extension: MediaHolder Universal Media Format File

File type MediaHolder Universal Media Format File Category Data Files
Developer GetMediaHolder.com File format Binary
Description UMF file is a MediaHolder Universal Media Format File developed by GetMediaHolder.com. Container file used by MediaHolder, an application used to download multimedia files and eBooks; stores metadata in addition to the multimedia content; may store information for the author, included file types, and hyperlink references; used as the format for downloading OnRead.com eBooks, but can be used for other types of data as well.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UMF files

Windows		 GetMediaHolder.com MediaHolder



Can't open a UMF 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.UMF”。

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 UMF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the UMF 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.