File extension DPM
| File type | Pro Tools Plugin Format |
| Developer | Digidesign |
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What is a DPM file?
DPM is a extension file format used by Avid Pro Tools, an audio production software. DPM files should be saved in separate folder in the program’s installation path so that all plugins are automatically loaded on application launch.
DPM plugin files are a paid component of Pro Tools software. Some DPM files are included in the Pro Tools package, some can be rented or purchased and downloaded from developer’s website.
Program(s) that can open the .DPM file
Windows
Mac OS
How to open DPM files
If you cannot open the DPM file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports DPM among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the DPM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the DPM format files
The inability to open and operate the DPM file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Pro Tools Plugin Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a DPM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the DPM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the DPM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the DPM format
- The DPM file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the DPM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a DPM file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the DPM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the DPM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the DPM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.DPM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected DPM file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the DPM file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. DPM) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.