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Basic information about DEM file

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

There are 7 file types using the DEM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DEM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DEM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DEM file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about DEM file extension: Digital Elevation Model

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	Digital Elevation Model	Category	GIS Files
Developer	USGS	File format	N/A
Description	DEM file is a Digital Elevation Model developed by USGS. Contains mapping data with elevation information; used by the US Geological Survey.
Windows	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop Golden Software Voxler TatukGIS Viewer MicroMouse AccuTrans 3D

2.Detail information about DEM file extension: Video Game Demo File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	Video Game Demo File	Category	Game Files
Developer	Valve	File format	Binary
Description	DEM file is a Video Game Demo File developed by Valve.
Windows	Valve Counter-Strike Epic Games Unreal Tournament id Software Quake id Software Hexen 2 VirtualDub Half-Life Half-Life: Counter Strike
macOS	Valve Counter-Strike Epic Games Unreal Tournament id Software Quake

3.Detail information about DEM file extension: Recorded Game Replay

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	Recorded Game Replay	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DEM file is a Recorded Game Replay.
Windows	HeXen 2 Half-Life: Counter Strike VirtualDub VirtualDub Unreal Tournament (1999) Half-Life

4.Detail information about DEM file extension: Creator Simulator Temporary File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	Creator Simulator Temporary File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DEM file is a Creator Simulator Temporary File.

5.Detail information about DEM file extension: Demetra+ Automated Project File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	Demetra+ Automated Project File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DEM file is a Demetra+ Automated Project File.
Windows	DEMETRA+

6.Detail information about DEM file extension: Melco Embroidery Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	Melco Embroidery Format	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DEM file is a Melco Embroidery Format.

7.Detail information about DEM file extension: USGS DEM Geospatial File Format

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEM files
File type	USGS DEM Geospatial File Format	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DEM file is a USGS DEM Geospatial File Format.
Windows	Bryce PolyTrans\|CAD+DCC Bryce
macOS	Bryce for Mac

How to convert DEM files to another file format?

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

DEM to AVI

DEM to MP4

Can't open a DEM 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.DEM”。

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 DEM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DEM 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.