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What are GEM files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a GEM file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your GEM files.

What is a GEM file?

GEM files have multiple uses, and GEM Meta is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

GEM Metafile

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open GEM files

Important: Different programs may use files with the GEM file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your GEM file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different GEM openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: July 30, 2023

All known file formats using extension .GEM

While GEM Metafile is a popular type of GEM-file, we know of 3 different uses of the .GEM file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

McAfee AV Pattern Update (newer Engine)

We know that one GEM format is McAfee AV Pattern Update (newer Engine). We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Ruby Gem Package

We know that one GEM format is Ruby Gem Package. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of GEM files. Remember, different programs may use GEM files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Corel PaintShop ProCorel PaintShop ProUser submitted
Ashampoo Photo CommanderAshampoo Photo CommanderUser submitted
GemCad ApplicationGemCad ApplicationUser submitted
WinCDEmuWinCDEmuUser submitted
ThumbsPlusThumbsPlusUser submitted
SlowViewSlowViewUser submitted
progeCAD ProfessionalprogeCAD ProfessionalUser submitted
gemiusExplorergemiusExplorerUser submitted
GeminiPatternEditorGeminiPatternEditorUser submitted
My ViewPadMy ViewPadUser submitted

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