File Extension Database

Open APM File

The APM format and extension files serve as a metafile image created by some Windows programs.

Basically, the full name of the files that use the APM extension is Aldus Placeable Metafile, hence the acronym.

What is a metafile?

A metafile allows you to save content of various types in the same file, such as photographs, texts, vectors, and even sound and video.

In this case, APMs are originally designed to scale images on output devices.

Such APM extension files contain image and metafile header information, similar to the WMF file except that it contains a leading 22-byte header.

An important element to note is that APM files cannot be used natively by the Windows API metafile functions GetMetaFile(), CopyMetaFile(), and PlayMetaFile().

Software to open and work with APM files

GIMP: is a free and open source graphics editor based on layers and rasters used for image manipulation and editing, usually with professional and specialized tasks.

fCoder Group Image Converter Plus: By transforming groups of images from one file format to another, Image Converter Plus software works quickly with drawings, photos, graphics, and selected data files, simplifying every task.

How Can I Open APM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open APM file is to find a APM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a APM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open APM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as APM file opener then try to search online for "APM viewer", "application to open APM file" or "open APM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open APM file

How Can I Open APM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a APM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a APM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with APM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as APM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open APM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open APM file then try to search for "APM viewer", "application to open APM file" or "read APM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read APM file

How Can I Open APM File on Android

If you downloaded a APM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded APM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "APM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "APM viewer", "APM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open APM File on iPhone or iPad

To open APM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the APM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "APM". This way you can find apps which can open APM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "APM viewer" or "APM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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