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Issue: You Can't Open XPM Files
You might've double-clicked on the file, to be greeted with the "Choose a program to open the file" message. In some cases, you might be able to open the file, but the contents may seem garbled and that's because it was written to be opened in a specific program. Of course, you can't open a XPM file with just any software. Not to worry - we have you covered!
Step 1: Find Out Which Software Uses XPM Files
Opening your XPM file starts with understanding which software uses a XPM extension. In many cases, different types of software may use the same file extensions, also known as file associations.
DESQview Macro, BMC Software Patrol UNIX Icon File, and X Pixmap Graphic are the most popular software packages that use XPM files. Therefore, your best bet would be to download one of these software packages and use one of them to open your file.
Zipped files tend to require special handling and may require password access. Contact the file owner or the person who gave you the file for the password and unzip the file before attempting to open the contents.
Step 2: Learning More About XPM "File Type"
If you can't download DESQview Macro, BMC Software Patrol UNIX Icon File, or X Pixmap Graphic software, or if they don't work to open your XPM file, you may be able to use the file type as a clue to finding out how you can open it. Using a Windows PC, you can right-click and navigate to "Properties" and then to "Type of file". On a Mac, select "More info" and "Kind".
Most likely, you will find that XPM files are considered Data Files. Because many programs packages utilize Data Files, you might be able to find a program on your computer that handles those types of files.
If that still does not work, you may have to contact the associated software developer to find out how to open it. Unless you know the specific developer, you could contact one of these developers for assistance.
Please see our chart below of software titles and their developers:
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| DESQview Macro | Symantec Corporation |
| BMC Software Patrol UNIX Icon File | Windows Programmer |
| X Pixmap Graphic | Microsoft Developer |
Solution: Use File Magic to Open Your XPM File
Although some files must be opened in binary file format (ie. in the program or device for which it was developed), you might be able to open it with a universal software viewer. Depending on the exact file format, you could use a universal software viewer such as File Magic [download] to open your XPM file. Download File Magic today to open your XPM files and hundreds of other file types with one program.
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