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Basic information about PFM file

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

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


1.Detail information about PFM file extension: Printer Font Metrics File

File type Printer Font Metrics File Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PFM file is a Printer Font Metrics File. Adobe Type 1 font used by the Microsoft Windows operating system; includes measurements of characters within the font; requires an associated .PFB file for the font; does not contain the actual font glyphs, but helps the font in the PFB file to be displayed correctly.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PFM files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Font Viewer
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop

Android		 File Viewer for Android



Can't open a PFM 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.PFM”。

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 PFM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the PFM 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.