Opening a PM File

The PM file type is primarily associated with Padre.

PM	File extension: PM
	File type:	source code module

What is a PM file?

PM files mostly belong to Padre by Padre Contributors. PM filename extension is used by modules containing source code written in Perl programming language. This PM file comprises a series of functions, variables, classes, and namespaces that can be exported and used in other Perl scripts or modules. PM filename extension is also used to store bitmaps created with xv, a UNIX-based program for viewing and editing images. Presentation Mangager, a graphical user interface for OS/2 operating system and some graphics programs on the X Window System also use xv's command-line libraries to view and create bitmaps saved in PM format. Before its discontinuation, Pagemaker, a graphics design program used a different PM file format to store design documents. Star Wars: Rebel Assault arcade video game also stores game data (sounds, textures, and maps) in PM container files.

How do you open PM files?

You need a suitable software like Padre to open a PM 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 PM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to convert a PM file to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a PM file, you can use our free Online PM File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .pm file to view this image" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert PM files:

Padre by Padre Contributors
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PM files are often referred to as Padre developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Chromium (document) by Google
Chromium is an open source, cross-platform software that is used to develop web browsers and native applications. Some popular programs that are built on top of Chromium include Chrome and Edge. The Skia graphics library in Chromium uses it's SkPDF backend to generate PDF documents stored in PM files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Using Skia's PDF Backend
Full Power Music (song/module) by Silents
Full Power Music was a music software for Amiga operating system. It saved songs and module data in PM files. This file format is classified as Audio.
OpenKore (Perl module) by The OpenKore Team
OpenKore is a custom client and automated assistant for connecting to Ragnarok Online massive multiplayer online role-playing game servers. It allows the player to participate in the game or have a bot simulate the tasks of an actual player. Perl script modules used by OpenKore are stored in PM files. This file format is classified as Developer.
PageMaker (document) by Adobe
PageMaker was a desktop publishing software for creating brochures, complementary cards, and logos. Documents created with PageMaker are saved in PM files. PageMaker has been discontinued. This file format is classified as Page Layout.
Pegasus Mail (frequently used data) by David Harris
Pegasus Mail is an email client/server software for DOS and Windows operating system. It stores frequently used information in PM files. Examples include PASSWD.PM, AUTOREPLY.PM, and CACHE.PM. This file format is classified as Data.
Presentation Manager (bitmap) by IBM
Presentation Manager is the graphical user interface of OS/2 version 1.1. Bitmapped graphics used by Presentation Manager are saved in PM files. Prensentation Manager is no longer being developed or distributed by the developers. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: XnView
PrintMaster (monochrome image) by Encore
PrintMaster is a design software for creating greeting cards, banners, and calendars. Monochrome images used by some versions of PrintMaster are saved in PM files. These files are based on the MSX 1 character map format This file format is classified as Raster Image.
Rebel Assault (game data) by LucasArt
Star Wars: Rebel Assault is a single player, rail shooter video game featuring four mission types. Sounds, maps, textures, and game music are saved in game data files with PM filename extension. This file format is classified as Game.
X Window (pixmap image) by X.org Foundation
X Window System (also called X11) is an open source, cross-platform client-server computer software system that provides a graphical user interface for interacting I/O devices and client programs (especially on UNIX-based systems. Pixmap images used by the X Window System are stored in PM files. This file format is classified as Raster Image. Related links: xv Wikipedia Entry

PM file format details:

To view or edit PM files you need to know the file format, because it determines how the data in this file is stored. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. When there is a problem with a file, the first step to solving it is to determine the file format. Below is our analysis of the PM files:

The PM file ending includes very many different file formats. However, the following two file formats are common:

15% of all PM files are based on the well-known Source file format. A source code is the set of instructions written by a programmer using a computer programming language like JavaScript, C++ or Basic. This code is translated into machine language by a compiler. The translated result is called app, program or executable. The contents of these files can even be read by a human. Most of these files are 1 KB to 33 KB in size. The files contain the following words: package, use strict;, VERSION, base and Data.
9% of all PM files have the same signature ##############################################. If you open these files in a text editor, you can view and read the content yourself. The files are on average 6 KB in size and range from 1 KB to 120 KB. The following keywords are characteristic: ############, BigFixPM, bhobbs, trunk, OpenKore, This software, This software is open source, licensed under and open source.

All other PM files (76%) have different formats, the following 8 formats exist: PDF, ZIP and line. Files like these are sometimes linked to statement, customer or assignment. If you want to find out which format your PM file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .pm file to view this image".

Technical Data for PM File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

prn, pm$, 54_pm, qq, pm5, perl, 1, pm2, pem, p7m, webm, pl, pmm, im000002, log, bm, im000001, qm, dat, pm6

Related links:

Perl Module

Mime type:

text/x-perl, image/x-xpixmap, text/x-csrc

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: GraphicsConverterPro.pm, FileType: X11 PixMap, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: CompuPic ppm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CompuPic\compupic.exe %1

ProgramID: CompuPic xpm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CompuPic\compupic.exe %1

ProgramID: FView.ppm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FreshDevices\FreshView\fview.exe %1

ProgramID: FView.xpm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\FreshDevices\FreshView\fview.exe %1

ProgramID: konvertor
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Konvertor\Konvertor.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.mpm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: pnppmfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\A Tech Group\Professional Notepad\notepad.exe %1

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a pm source code module is a special file format by Padre Contributors and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PM files

Associate the PM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open source code modules. Because only the current version supports the latest PM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Padre Contributors manufacturer website after an available Padre update.
To make sure that your PM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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