RMF File Type

Author:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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RMF File Summary

Most RMF files can be viewed with four known software applications, typically Valve Hammer Editor developed by Valve. It's main file type association is the Hammer Rich Map Format format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered Game Files, but they can also be Audio Files or Uncommon Files.

File Extension RMF is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. RMF files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you would like to learn more about RMF files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic RMF file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Known RMF Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Leading RMF Type

.RMF
Extension:.rmf
Class:Hammer Rich Map Format

An RMF file is a map file created by the Valve Hammer Editor. It contains Hammer data such as arbitrary brush shapes and VisGroups and can be compiled into MAP and BSP files.

Programmer: Valve
Class:Game Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmf

Software Programs That Open The Hammer Rich Map Format:


Valve Hammer Editor by Valve

Windows

More RMF Files

.RMF
Extension:.rmf
Class:Rich Music Format Audio File

An RMF file stands for Rich Music Format and is an audio format created by Beatnik. It is used as a container format for MIDI files and other standard audio formats. RMF files can be encrypted to protect original music and used by some older video games.

Programmer: Beatnik
Class:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Rich Music Format Audio File Files:


Oracle Java Sound by Oracle Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

The Beatnik Editor by Beatnik

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.RMF
Extension:.rmf
Class:Adobe Rights Management Document

An RMF file is a license key file used by Adobe products such as Acrobat and Reader. It saves a license file for a locked PDF document and uses the same filename prefix as the PDF. The PDF can then be read by the purchaser of the document.

Programmer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Class:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Adobe Rights Management Document Files:


Adobe Acrobat DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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RMF File Popularity


Operating System Rank

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshoot RMF Files


Frequent RMF Opening Issues

Valve Hammer Editor Isn't There

When trying to open your RMF file, you get the error "Can't Open RMF File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Valve Hammer Editor for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your RMF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: Another RMF-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Valve Hammer Editor

Sometimes your installed version of Valve Hammer Editor won't support your Hammer Rich Map Format file. If you do not have the proper version Valve Hammer Editor (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Hammer Rich Map Format file was created by a newer version of Valve Hammer Editor than you have on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your RMF file and clicking "Properties".


Summary: Not having the right Valve Hammer Editor version on your computer can cause problems opening RMF files.


Associated Difficulties Loading RMF Files

Errors opening Hammer Rich Map Format files can still occur even with the latest Valve Hammer Editor software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening RMF files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

  • RMF file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the RMF file in the Windows registry
  • Defective install of a RMF program, such as Valve Hammer Editor
  • Something has caused file corruption of your RMF
  • The RMF is infected with a virus
  • RMF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Hammer Rich Map Format file

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