Sorts of APM Files

Primary APM File Association

.APM

File Format:	.apm
Type:	Aldus Placeable Metafile Image

Placeable Metafille used to scale images on output devices; contains an image and metafile header information.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Class:	Raster Image Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.apm

Software Programs That Open The Aldus Placeable Metafile Image:

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

fCoder Group Image Converter Plus by fCoder

Windows

More APM Files

.APM

File Format:	.apm
Type:	Alphacam Punch Parameter Macro File

Macro file contains punch parameter settings associated with Alphacam, a leading CAD/CAM software for Woodworking industry.

Developer:	Planit Solutions, Inc.
Class:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Alphacam Punch Parameter Macro File Files:

Planit Alphacam by Planit Solutions, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

.APM

File Format:	.apm
Type:	ArcPad V6 GIS File

GIS file associated with version 6 of ArcPad, a GIS software for Windows Mobile operating system.

Developer:	ESRI
Class:	GIS Files

Software Programs That Open ArcPad V6 GIS File Files:

ArcPad by ESRI

Compatible with:

	Windows
	Windows Phone

.APM

File Format:	.apm
Type:	AutoPlay Media Studio Configuration File

Configuration file associated with AutoPlay Media (APM) Studio, an application used to create custom autorun menus, interactive presentations, multimedia applications and custom software.

Developer:	Indigo Rose
Class:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open AutoPlay Media Studio Configuration File Files:

AutoPlay Media Studio by Indigo Rose

Compatible with:

Windows

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Sources of APM Problems

Common APM Opening Problems

GIMP Disappeared

You attempt to load your APM file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The APM File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have GIMP for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the APM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: If you don't have GIMP installed, and you know of another program to open your APM file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Outdated GIMP

In other instances, your Aldus Placeable Metafile Image file version may not be supported by your version of GIMP. Visit the The GIMP Development Team website to download (or purchase) the latest version of GIMP. This problem is predominately due to having a Aldus Placeable Metafile Image file version that was created by a newer version of GIMP than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the APM file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Regardless, most of the APM file opening problems relate to not having the right version of GIMP installed.

Additional APM Opening Issues

Although you might already have GIMP or another APM-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Aldus Placeable Metafile Image files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening APMs. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for APM
• Accidental deletion of the description of the APM file in the Windows registry
• Partial installation of GIMP that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your APM file
• APM file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware associated with APM has outdated drivers
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Aldus Placeable Metafile Image file