Basic information about OFM file

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

There are 6 file types using the OFM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OFM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OFM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OFM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OFM file?
  • How to open a OFM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OFM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OFM file?
  • How to convert OFM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OFM file format?


1.Detail information about OFM file extension: OfficeForms Blank Form File

File type OfficeForms Blank Form File Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OFM file is a OfficeForms Blank Form File. The ofm file extension is used by embroidery specialized applications for embroidery designs. Known to be used in Melco machines.

The process of conversion translates the pixels in your JPEG, PNG, or GIF file into an embroidery format file containing the color and stitching information required to guide an automated embroidery machine. Our trained embroidery professionals do this transformation for you. You may, if you prefer, take your image to an embroidery specialist to have them convert it for you instead, and upload the resulting OFM format file.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFM files

Windows		 OfficeForms


2.Detail information about OFM file extension: OmniForm Form

File type OmniForm Form Category Data Files
Developer Nuance Communications File format N/A
Description OFM file is a OmniForm Form developed by Nuance Communications.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFM files

Windows		 Nuance Communications OmniForm


3.Detail information about OFM file extension: Melco Embroidery File

File type Melco Embroidery File Category Data Files
Developer Melco File format N/A
Description OFM file is a Melco Embroidery File developed by Melco.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFM files

Windows		 Melco DesignShop


4.Detail information about OFM file extension: Adobe PostScript Font Description Data

File type Adobe PostScript Font Description Data Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OFM file is a Adobe PostScript Font Description Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFM files

Windows		 Adobe Font Development Kit

Web		 Online font converter


5.Detail information about OFM file extension: US Postal Service Data

File type US Postal Service Data Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OFM file is a US Postal Service Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OFM files


6.Detail information about OFM file extension: Embroidery Design

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

Windows		 DesignShop



How to convert OFM files to another file format?

There are 12 records in our database eligible for OFM files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve OFM to another files conversion, you may use the option.

OFM to ART OFM to DST OFM to DSZ OFM to DXF
OFM to EXP OFM to HUS OFM to JEF OFM to PDF
OFM to PEC OFM to PES OFM to SVG OFM to VP3


How to convert another files to OFM file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to OFM file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to OFM conversion, you may use the option.

EMB to OFM PES to OFM DST to OFM EXP to OFM
SVG to OFM CSD to OFM


Can't open a OFM 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.OFM”。

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 OFM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OFM 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.