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Basic information about TFM file

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

There are 5 file types using the TFM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TFM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TFM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TFM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the TFM file?
  • How to open a TFM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a TFM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a TFM file?
  • How to convert TFM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to TFM file format?


1.Detail information about TFM file extension: Tagged Font Metric Data

File type Tagged Font Metric Data Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TFM file is a Tagged Font Metric Data. The tfm file extension is associated with the TeX and used for its Tagged Font Metric file format.

Binary file used by TeX to provide information on TeX fonts. TeX is a typesetting language. Instead of visually formatting your text, you enter your manuscript text intertwined with TeX commands in a plain text file. You then run TeX to produce formatted output, such as a PDF file. Thus, in contrast to standard word processors, your document is a separate file that does not pretend to be a representation of the final typeset output, and so can be easily edited and manipulated.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TFM files

Windows
LaTeX


2.Detail information about TFM file extension: TeX Font Metric File

File type TeX Font Metric File Category Font Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TFM file is a TeX Font Metric File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TFM files

Windows
MiKTeX
TeXworks
LaTeX

macOS
TeXworks


3.Detail information about TFM file extension: FormTool Gold Form

File type FormTool Gold Form Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TFM file is a FormTool Gold Form.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TFM files


4.Detail information about TFM file extension: Transform Compressed File

File type Transform Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TFM file is a Transform Compressed File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TFM files


5.Detail information about TFM file extension: Twins File Merger File

File type Twins File Merger File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description TFM file is a Twins File Merger File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert TFM files

Windows
Twins File Merger



Can't open a TFM 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.TFM”。

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 TFM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the TFM 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.