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Basic information about FAM file

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

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


1.Detail information about FAM file extension: The Sims Family

File type The Sims Family Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FAM file is a The Sims Family. FAM filename suffix is mostly used for The Sims Family files. FAM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. FAM file format, along with 1248 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular software that supports FAM files is The Sims. Software named The Sims was created by Electronic Arts, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FAM files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FAM files

Windows		 The Sims



Can't open a FAM 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.FAM”。

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 FAM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FAM 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.