File extension FM
| File type | FileMaker Pro Database Format |
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
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What is a FM file?
FM is a document file format used by Adobe FrameMaker. FM can store text and vector or raster images. FM files are typically used by professional typesetters for preparing publications for print.
FrameMaster software, which uses FM format, was released in 1986 and is still actively developed. Adobe bought rights to this application from its original developer, Frame Technology Corporation. FM documents can be exported into other more popular document formats, including PDF.
Program(s) that can open the .FM file
Windows
How to open FM files
If you cannot open the FM 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 FM 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 FM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the FM format files
The inability to open and operate the FM 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 FileMaker Pro Database Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a FM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the FM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the FM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the FM format
- The FM 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 FM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a FM file are out of date.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 FM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the FM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the FM 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.FM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected FM 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 FM 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. FM) 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.