What is the PPM File Extension?

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PPM File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that PPM files are associated with four unique file types (the most prevalent being the Portable Pixmap Image File format) and can be viewed primarily with Adobe Photoshop, including seven other known software applications (listed below). PPM files are categorized ordinarily as Raster Image Files. Other file types can be System Files or Plugin Files.

File Extension PPM files have been identified on both desktop and mobile devices. They are fully or partially supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Although there is a lot more to know about PPM files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
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Importance

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2018

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Kinds of PPM Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Dominant PPM File Type

.PPM
Formatting:.ppm
Type:Portable Pixmap Image File

A PPM file is a 24-bit color image configured using a text format. It keeps pixel with a number from 0 to 65536, which identifies the color of the pixel. PPM files also save the image height and width, whitespace data, and the maximum color value.

Developer: The GIMP Development Team
Division:Raster Image Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ppm

Software Programs That Open The Portable Pixmap Image File:


Adobe Photoshop by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

GIMP by The GIMP Development Team

Windows
Mac
Linux

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

NeoOffice by Planamesa Software Inc.

Mac

Additional PPM Files

.PPM
Formatting:.ppm
Type:Post Programmable Memory File

Post Programmable Memory File is a data file used to flash some Nokia mobile phones. It is sometimes used to alter the language pack on a phone so it can support a different language; may also use the .PPM_B, PPM_C, or PPM_D file extensions.

Developer: Interscape
Division:System Files

Software Programs That Open Post Programmable Memory File Files:


BB5 FLS Editor by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows
.PPM
Formatting:.ppm
Type:PPMd Archive

A PPM file is a plugin file associated with the Total Commander program.

Developer: Interscape
Division:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open PPMd Archive Files:


Total Commander by Ghisler Software GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows
.PPM
Formatting:.ppm
Type:Insight II Proton Chemical Shifts

A PPM file is a saved proton chemical shifts data related to the program Insight II.

Developer: Accelrys Software Inc.
Division:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Insight II Proton Chemical Shifts Files:


Insight II by Accelrys Software Inc.

Compatible with:

Linux

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PPM Popularity


Top Mobile Device Brands

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

Top Operating Systems

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


Troubleshooting Problems Opening PPM Files


Common PPM Opening Problems

Adobe Photoshop Not Present

When you double-click your PPM file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Adobe Photoshop for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PPM, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Obsolete Version of Adobe Photoshop

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Photoshop installed that's incompatible with your Portable Pixmap Image File type. If you do not have the proper version Adobe Photoshop (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. The primary cause of this problem is that your Portable Pixmap Image File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Photoshop than what's installed.


Tip: If you right-click on your PPM file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening PPM files are due to having the wrong version of Adobe Photoshop installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening PPMs

You can still experience errors opening PPM files even with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed on your PC. Other PPM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:

  • Invalid PPM file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • The PPM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a PPM-associated program (eg. Adobe Photoshop)
  • Your PPM can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your PPM
  • Device drivers for PPM-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Portable Pixmap Image File file

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