TMD File Extension

What is TMD file?

TMD file holds a document file created with TextMaker software tool, a word processor that is a part of SoftMaker Office software suite. TMD files can contain elements related to text documents, such as text formatting, images, drawings or page settings.

Additional information about TMD file format:

• TMD is a proprietary file format originally created for TextMaker software,
• TMDX format is the successor of TMD format,
• TMD files can be easilly exported to other, more popular file formats, for example, DOCX.

Programs which support TMD file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support TMD files. Files with TMD extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 01/03/2020

How to open file with TMD extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TMD files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with TMD extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install SoftMaker Office

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TMD files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select SoftMaker Office or one of the recommended programs (for example, TextMaker Viewer, TextMaker, Ashampoo Office) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TMD files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit SoftMaker Office website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update SoftMaker Office to the latest version

If you already have SoftMaker Office installed on your systems and TMD files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of SoftMaker Office installed, it may not support TMD format. The most recent version of SoftMaker Office is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open TMD files to SoftMaker Office

If you have the latest version of SoftMaker Office installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage TMD on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the TMD file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SoftMaker Office is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TMD files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the TMD file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TMD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the TMD is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TMD file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The TMD may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the TMD is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the TMD file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the TMD file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the TMD file’s structure is intact

If the TMD file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the TMD file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open SoftMaker Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TMD extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with TextMaker Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TMD files.

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