Help! I Can’t Open FRM Files!

There are many reasons why your FRM file might not open on your computer. If you have FRM files that don’t open when you double-click it, ask yourself the following questions...

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Do I have the right program?

If you don’t have a program installed on your computer that’s compatible with FRM files, you won’t be able to open one. See if you have one of the most common programs associated with FRM files listed below.

  • Unknown Apple II File
  • Pro/ENGINEER
  • FrameMaker Document
  • MYOB Form File
  • Oracle Executable Form
  • MySQL Generic Dictionary File
  • Phoenix Visual Designer Form
  • WordPerfect Merge Form
  • Visual Basic Form
  • Insight II Free-Format Files
  • Megalux Frame
  • CT Summation iBlaze Database Form File
  • DataCAD Symbol Report File
  • dBASE IV Report File
  • Form File
  • Frame Stacks
  • Fractint Formula
  • FrameBuilder Document
  • EZ-Forms Master Form

What type of file is it?

When you can’t open FRM files, try to figure out the file type. This can help you find the right program to open it. Usually, FRM files are considered Data Files. However, you can look up the file type to be sure. Start by right-clicking the file icon and clicking “Properties” (“More Info” if you’re on a Mac). Then look for the file type under “Type of File” (“Kind” on a Mac).

Can a developer help?

When you can’t open FRM files, a software developer might be able to help. The developers for the programs mentioned above are as follows:

Software Developer
Unknown Apple II File found on Golden Orchard Apple II CD Rom
Pro/ENGINEER PTC
FrameMaker Document Adobe Systems Incorporated
MYOB Form File MYOB Technology Pty Ltd.
Oracle Executable Form PC Software Company
MySQL Generic Dictionary File MySQL AB
Phoenix Visual Designer Form Prometheus Software
WordPerfect Merge Form Corel Corporation
Visual Basic Form Windows Programmer
Insight II Free-Format Files Accelrys Software Inc.
Megalux Frame Unknown
CT Summation iBlaze Database Form File CT Summation Inc.
DataCAD Symbol Report File DATACAD LLC
dBASE IV Report File Microsoft Developer
Form File PC Software Company
Frame Stacks PC Software Company
Fractint Formula Windows Software
FrameBuilder Document PC Software Company
EZ-Forms Master Form EZ-Forms Company

Try contacting one of these developers to find out how you can open your FRM file.

Can I use a universal file viewer?

A universal file viewer is the way to go when you have FRM files that can’t be opened by any other program. Install a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) and see if it will open your FRM file. Remember that if your file is not compatible, the universal file viewer will only open it in binary format.


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