Basic information about PAM file

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

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


1.Detail information about PAM file extension: Portable Arbitrary Map

File type Portable Arbitrary Map Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PAM file is a Portable Arbitrary Map. PAM filename suffix is mostly used for Portable Arbitrary Map files. PAM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. PAM file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. Users are advised to use Adobe Photoshop software for managing PAM files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Adobe Photoshop was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PAM files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PAM files

Windows		 Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop



Can't open a PAM 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.PAM”。

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 PAM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PAM 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.