Opening VEM Files

The VEM file type is primarily associated with Micro Vault Virtual Expander.

VEM	File extension: VEM
	File type:	compressed file

What is a VEM file

VEM files mostly belong to Micro Vault Virtual Expander by Sony. VEM files are compressed files that are native to Sony's Micro Vault Virtual Expander file compression utility. Sony devised the VEM file format to help save space on its Micro Vault flash drive.

Usage: Micro Vault Virtual Expander is installed by default on all Sony Micro Vault flash drives. Once a file is compressed with the program, it gets stored in the VitualExpander_WW folder on the flash drive, with a VEM file extension. As soon as the VEM files are moved out of this folder, automatic decompression takes place and the files are returned back to their original size. This feature enables the storage of about thrice the amount of data on the flash drive compared to what would be possible without compression.
Other Uses: VEM file extension is also used by NCH Swift Sound's Vemail program. Vemail is a custom made voice e-mail program that enables the user to record and share voice messages in place of a text message via regular e-mail.

How to open a VEM file

You need a suitable software like Micro Vault Virtual Expander to open a VEM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your VEM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a VEM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert VEM files:

Micro Vault Virtual Expander by Sony
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VEM files are often referred to as Micro Vault Virtual Expander compresseds because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
VeePro (embroidery design file) by H A System
VeePro is a professional embroidery software developed by Saeed Shekari at H A System. VEM is the proprietary format for an embroidery design created using VeePro. This file format is classified as CAD. Related links: Features of VeePro, VeePro Manual on IDOCPUB, VeePro Manual on PDFSLIDE.NET, Video Demonstrating VeePro
Vemail (Voice E-Mail file) by NCH
Vemail is a voice email software from NCH that allows sending and receiving audio messages via email. Users can send an audio message by entering an email address and speaking while holding down the F6 key to record their message. The recorded file can be played on the recipient's computer using a standard media player. VEM (Voice E-Mail) is a file format associated with this software. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Vemail FAQs, Vemail Screenshots
VP-EYE (Video E-Mail file) by Meta Media
VP-EYE is a software for capturing and processing images and videos. It allows recording a video to be sent by email. The video files are saved in the VEM (Video E-Mail) format and can only be played using the mmvem.exe video player program that is included in the VP-EYE software package. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: VP-EYE FAQs, VP-EYE Manual

VEM format details:

To find out what program is needed to open VEM files, you need to determine the file format. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. So you need a detailed analysis of a file to find out the format and the associated program. Our evaluation of the VEM files looks like this:

The VEM file extension is quite common and includes various formats for various programs. The two most common formats are as follows:

65% of all VEM files start with the bytes MV VE FORMAT1.008 crucial for this file format. They consist of unreadable binary data. A typical file size is 59 KB. The file type was primarily used more than 10 years ago. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as MV VE FORMAT1.008. These files are attributed to docx, resume, paulresume, dscn and list.
30% of all VEM files are associated with MM Video E-Mail. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. A typical file size is 1 MB. The following keywords are characteristic: High JPEG Data in Memory. These files are often associated with special and ekene.

All the rest of the VEM files (5%) have different formats. If you want to find out what your VEM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for VEM File Extension

File classification:

Compressed

Related files:

wem, doc, pdf, jpg, iqy, tif, zip, pup, dbk, modd

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: MM Video E-Mail, FileType: Meta Media Video E-Mail, AppName: mmvem

ProgramID: MM Video E-Mail
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\mmvem.exe %1

ProgramID: VirtualExpanderFile.1
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\VirtualExpander\VirtualExpander.exe -o

ProgramID: MM Video E-Mail
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%.0\mmvem.exe

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a vem compressed file is a special file format by Sony and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VEM files

Associate the VEM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open compressed files. Because only the current version supports the latest VEM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Sony manufacturer website after an available Micro Vault Virtual Expander update.
To make sure that your VEM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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