Types of FRM Files

Leading FRM Type

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	MySQL Database Format File

A file containing the structure data and information about the information formatting for a database on MySQL. Specifies tables in the database and defines the structure and fields of each table.

Developer:	Oracle Corporation
Function:	Database Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.frm

Software Programs That Open The MySQL Database Format File:

MySQL by Oracle Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

Other FRM Descriptions

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	Visual Basic Text Form

This file stores the text data for a form in Visual Basic. It saves the forms created in a program development project.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Visual Basic Text Form Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	Painter Frame Stack File

A frame stack created by the digital painting program; Corel Painter. It includes the height, width, the resolution and the bit depth of the frames. It is used to animate paintings.

Developer:	Corel
Function:	Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Painter Frame Stack File Files:

Corel Painter by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	ADL Form

A data format used by a program created by an Australian software company. The software is used to create, print and store contracts by Real Estate agents.

Developer:	ADL Software
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open ADL Form Files:

ADL Forms by ADL Software

Compatible with:

Windows

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	AccountEdge Form

A form created by the business accounting software; AccountEdge Pro. It contains information in a customized layout for checks, receipts, invoices, purchase orders, deposit slips, tax forms, paychecks and mailing labels.

Developer:	Acclivity LLC
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open AccountEdge Form Files:

AccountEdge Pro by Acclivity LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	Fallout Graphics File

A graphics file for Fallout 1 and Fallout 2, a video game series. It stores image frames referenced for gameplay; including animal animations, map objects, speaking character heads, etc.

Developer:	Bethesda Softworks
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Fallout Graphics File Files:

Fallout Series by Interplay Entertainment

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Playstation 3 System Software

.FRM

File ID:	.frm
Group:	Form File

Form created using different programs. It defines fields in tables and can also store the database data.

Developer:	Unknown Developer
Function:	Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Form File Files:

Corel WordPerfect X8 by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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FRM Troubleshooting

Troubles Opening FRM Files

MySQL Not Present

When you double-click your FRM file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to MySQL missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the FRM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

Wrong Version of MySQL is Installed

In other instances, your MySQL Database Format File file version may not be supported by your version of MySQL. Installing the latest version of MySQL from Oracle Corporation is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your MySQL Database Format File file was created by a newer version of MySQL than you have on your PC.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening FRM files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Additional FRM Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of MySQL will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening FRMs. These issues include:

• FRM file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the FRM file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a FRM-associated program (eg. MySQL)
• Something has caused file corruption of your FRM
• Past or present virus infection has affected your FRM
• Device drivers for FRM-related hardware are out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the MySQL Database Format File format