APM File Extension

What is APM file?

Full format name of files that use APM extension is Aldus Placeable Metafile. Aldus Placeable Metafile format was developed by Adobe Systems. Files with APM extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with APM extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. Users are advised to use Image Converter Plus software for managing APM files, although 4 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support APM file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support APM files. Files with APM 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.

How to open file with APM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening APM files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Aldus Placeable Metafile files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with APM files.

Step 1. Install Image Converter Plus software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening APM files is that no program that can handle APM files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Image Converter Plus or one of the recommended programs (for example, Microsoft Windows, GIMP) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Image Converter Plus installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Image Converter Plus and update if needed

If the problems with opening APM files still occur even after installing Image Converter Plus, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Image Converter Plus is available. 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 Image Converter Plus installed, it may not support APM format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Image Converter Plus.

Step 3. Associate Aldus Placeable Metafile files with Image Converter Plus

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate APM files with latest version of Image Converter Plus you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the APM file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Image Converter Plus installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open APM files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Ensure that the APM file is complete and free of errors

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 APM file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the APM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the APM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the APM file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the APM file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with APM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Aldus Placeable Metafile file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Image Converter Plus

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support APM files. Close all running programs and try opening the APM file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Aldus Placeable Metafile 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 APM files.

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