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Basic information about OAM file

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

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


1.Detail information about OAM file extension: Adobe Edge Animate Widget File

File type Adobe Edge Animate Widget File Category Web Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Zip
Description OAM file is a Adobe Edge Animate Widget File developed by Adobe Systems. An OAM file is an animated widget created by Adobe Edge Animate, a program that uses HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript technologies to create animated web content. It contains shapes, images, and other content, as well as a timeline for playing the animation. OAM files can be created by publishing from an Edge Animate project (.AN file).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OAM files

Windows		 Adobe Edge Animate CC
Adobe Animate CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Edge Animate CC
Adobe Animate CC 2017
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017



Can't open a OAM 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.OAM”。

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 OAM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OAM 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.