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What are VMU files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VMU 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 VMU files.

What is a VMU file?

A .VMU file is a Hamamatsu Uncompressed Virtual Microscope Specimen file.

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 VMU files

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

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

Last updated: May 20, 2016

Various apps that use files with this extension

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

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