Basic information about APM file

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

There are 6 file types using the APM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the APM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support APM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the APM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the APM file?
  • How to open a APM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a APM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a APM file?
  • How to convert APM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to APM file format?


1.Detail information about APM file extension: Aldus Placeable Metafile Image

File type Aldus Placeable Metafile Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description APM file is a Aldus Placeable Metafile Image developed by Adobe Systems. Metafile image created by many Windows programs originally designed to scale images on output devices; contains an image and metafile header information; similar to .WMF file except that it contains a preceding 22-byte header.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APM files

Windows		 fCoder Group Image Converter Plus
Wmapmf.exe
GIMP

macOS		 GIMP

Linux		 GIMP


2.Detail information about APM file extension: Alphacam Punch Parameter Macro

File type Alphacam Punch Parameter Macro Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APM file is a Alphacam Punch Parameter Macro.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APM files

Windows		 Alphacam


3.Detail information about APM file extension: ArcPad Ver.6 Related Data

File type ArcPad Ver.6 Related Data Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APM file is a ArcPad Ver.6 Related Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APM files

Windows Mobile		 ArcPad


4.Detail information about APM file extension: AMS Configuration File

File type AMS Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APM file is a AMS Configuration File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APM files

Windows		 AutoPlay Media Studio


5.Detail information about APM file extension: Adobe Authorware File

File type Adobe Authorware File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APM file is a Adobe Authorware File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APM files

Windows		 Adobe Authorware


6.Detail information about APM file extension: Pro/ENGINEER Configuration File

File type Pro/ENGINEER Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description APM file is a Pro/ENGINEER Configuration File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert APM files

Windows		 Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro)



How to convert APM files to another file format?

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

APM to AED


Can't open a APM 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.APM”。

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 APM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the APM 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.