File Extension S3M

Reporter:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

S3M File Summary

Six known software programs (notably, ModPlug Player developed by Open Source) are related to the S3M file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the S3M format. Generally, these files are considered Audio Files.

Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems can be used to view S3M files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. S3M files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you would like to learn more about S3M files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic S3M file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Popularity
6270
Position

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

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S3M Types


Principal S3M Type

.S3M
File ID:.s3m
Classification:S3M

The S3M file extension is an audio module mainly associated with latest versions of Scream Tracker. The file consists of music patterns and sound samples that describe the type of notes that will be played by the samples and it resembles a .MOD file.

Company: FMJ-Software
Kind:Audio Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.s3m

Software Programs That Open The S3M:


ModPlug Player by Open Source

Windows
Mac

CocoModX by Open Source

Mac

Nullsoft Winamp by Nullsoft

Windows
Mac
Android

Schism Tracker by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Myriad Harmony Assistant by Myriad Software

Windows
Mac
Linux

MilkyTracker by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux
Amiga

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S3M Requests


OS Rank

Windows 7 (48%)
Windows 10 (42%)
Windows 8.1 (5%)
Windows XP (2%)

Top Devices

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Sources of S3M Problems


Common S3M Opening Problems

ModPlug Player Not Present

When you double-click your S3M file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have ModPlug Player installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your S3M with ModPlug Player, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your S3M file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Obsolete Version of ModPlug Player

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a S3M file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Open Source website to download (or purchase) the latest version of ModPlug Player. Most of the time your S3M file was created by a newer ModPlug Player than what you have installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your S3M, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening S3M files are due to having the incorrect version of ModPlug Player installed on your computer.


Associated Difficulties Loading S3M Files

Even with the correct version of ModPlug Player installed, you can still experience difficulties opening S3Ms. Other S3M opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for S3M are wrong
  • Deletion of the S3M file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of ModPlug Player or other S3M-related program
  • Your S3M can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • S3M file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Drivers associated with S3M software need to be updated
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your S3M file

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