Kinds of AFM Files

Primary AFM File Association

.AFM

File Ext:	.afm
Category:	Adobe Font Metrics File

This text-based font file is a product of Adobe. It acts as storage for Type 1 PostScript font metric data. It also provides the master design that determines the final look of a specific font.

Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Function:	Font Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.afm

Software Programs That Open The Adobe Font Metrics File:

Adobe Creative Cloud by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Linux

Web

Additional AFM Files

.AFM

File Ext:	.afm
Category:	AFF Metadata File

(AFF) Advanced Forensics Format serves as storage for disk image data which can be used as digital evidence. It works by separating metadata from the original image data. It then appropriately loads the separated metadata when opened.

Developer:	Basic Technology
Function:	Disk Image Files

Software Programs That Open AFF Metadata File Files:

AFFLIB by Basic Technology

Compatible with:

Windows

PassMark OSForensics by PassMark Software

Compatible with:

Windows

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AFM File Complications

Typical AFM Opening Challenges

Adobe Creative Cloud Isn't There

If you attempt to load your AFM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open AFM Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Creative Cloud isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your AFM with Adobe Creative Cloud, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your AFM file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Obsolete Version of Adobe Creative Cloud

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Adobe Font Metrics File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Creative Cloud installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

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

Regardless, most of the AFM file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Creative Cloud installed.

Other AFM File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Adobe Creative Cloud version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening AFM files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading AFM files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

• Windows Registry AFM file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the AFM file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of Adobe Creative Cloud that did not fully complete
• The AFM itself is corrupted
• Past or present virus infection has affected your AFM
• Hardware related to AFMs has device driver corruption
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Adobe Font Metrics File files