RMF File Extension

What is RMF file?

RMF is a file extension commonly associated with Adobe Rights Management Document files. Adobe Systems defined the Adobe Rights Management Document format standard. RMF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. RMF file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Users are advised to use Adobe Reader software for managing RMF files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of Adobe Systems Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theAdobe Reader software, but also about RMF and other supported file formats.

Programs which support RMF file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support RMF files. Files with RMF suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with RMF extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RMF files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Adobe Rights Management Document files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Adobe Reader

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening RMF files is that no program that can handle RMF files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Adobe Reader developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Adobe Reader installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Reader

You still cannot access RMF files although Adobe Reader is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why RMF files are not compatible with Adobe Reader. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe Reader.

Step 3. Assign Adobe Reader to RMF files

After installing Adobe Reader (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open RMF files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the RMF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe Reader is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RMF files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected RMF file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with RMF extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the RMF is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper RMF file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the RMF file for viruses or malware

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

2. Ensure the file with RMF extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic RMF file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the RMF file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Reader

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with RMF 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 Adobe Rights Management Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the RMF files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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