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Basic information about UMX file

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

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


1.Detail information about UMX file extension: Unreal Music Package

File type Unreal Music Package Category Game Files
Developer Epic Games File format Binary
Description UMX file is a Unreal Music Package developed by Epic Games. Music module format that contains background music for Unreal Tournament, a 3D first-person shooter; similar to an .XM or .S3M file, but is saved in the proprietary Unreal music format; can be opened using various audio trackers and Unreal utilities.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UMX files

Windows		 Epic Games Unreal Tournament
Epic Games UnrealEd
KMPlayer
MODPlug Player
OpenMPT
VideoLAN VLC media player
Nullsoft Winamp with UMX Decoder

macOS		 Epic Games Unreal Tournament
CocoModX
UMXblu
XimpleMOD



Can't open a UMX 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.UMX”。

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 UMX extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the UMX 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.