Basic information about GNM file

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

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


1.Detail information about GNM file extension: Gnumeric Spreadsheet

File type Gnumeric Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer The GNOME Project File format XML
Description GNM file is a Gnumeric Spreadsheet developed by The GNOME Project. Spreadsheet file created by Gnumeric, an open source spreadsheet application developed by the GNOME Project; stores formatting information, charts, and other data used in the spreadsheet; similar to Excel spreadsheet files (.XLSX), both containing data stored in the XML format; compressed using GZIP compression.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GNM files

Windows		 Gnumeric

Linux		 Gnumeric

Android		 Gnumeric



Can't open a GNM 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.GNM”。

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 GNM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GNM 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.