XM File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open an XM file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .XM files.
What is an XM file?
An .XM file is a FastTracker 2 eXtended Module file. Through our analysis of XM files, we know that one use of the format is FastTracker 2 eXtended Module. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
How to open XM files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension XM for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different XM openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension XM
While we know of one file format using the .XM file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .XM file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of XM files. Remember, different programs may use XM files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | VideoLAN VLC media player | User submitted |
 | Winamp | User submitted |
 | VAFPlayer | User submitted |
 | AIMP3 | User submitted |
 | jetAudio | User submitted |
 | FLV and Media Player | User submitted |
| TS Player | User submitted |
 | Microsoft Windows Media Player | User submitted |
 | GuPlayer | User submitted |
| GU Player | User submitted |
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