File extension PMF
| File type | ESRI Map Format |
| Developer | ESRI |
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What is a PMF file?
PMF file format is used by ArcGIS Publisher software, a extension to będący ArcMap program. PMF store data in read-only mode. Viewing the contents of PMF file is possible using free ArcReader program. Active internet connection is required to view file’s contents.
PMF files stores data in MXD map format. PMF files offer limited capabilities in regard to viewing and zooming the image, as well as printing. ArcMap software allows user to work with geographic maps, and add data or business documentation to them.
Program(s) that can open the .PMF file
Windows
How to open PMF files
If you cannot open the PMF 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 PMF 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 PMF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the PMF format files
The inability to open and operate the PMF 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 ESRI Map Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a PMF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the PMF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the PMF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the PMF format
- The PMF 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 PMF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a PMF file are out of date.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 PMF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the PMF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the PMF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.PMF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected PMF 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 PMF 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. PMF) 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.