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Basic information about ELM file

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

There are 2 file types using the ELM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ELM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ELM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ELM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ELM file?
  • How to open a ELM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ELM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ELM file?
  • How to convert ELM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ELM file format?


1.Detail information about ELM file extension: Eternal Lands Map File

File type Eternal Lands Map File Category Game Files
Developer Eternal Lands File format Binary
Description ELM file is a Eternal Lands Map File developed by Eternal Lands. Game file used by Eternal Lands, a free fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG); contains information about modifiable 2D and 3D objects for the map; used in conjunction with a .BMP file, which colors the map and defines locations.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ELM files

Windows		 Eternal Lands

macOS		 Eternal Lands

Linux		 Eternal Lands


2.Detail information about ELM file extension: Office Theme File

File type Office Theme File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format Binary
Description ELM file is a Office Theme File developed by Microsoft.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ELM files

Windows		 Microsoft Office 2016
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Can't open a ELM 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.ELM”。

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 ELM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ELM 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.