Opening NFM Files

The NFM file type is primarily associated with Navigon Fresh Maps.

NFM	File extension: NFM
	File type:	configuration file

What is an NFM file?

NFM files mostly belong to Navigon Fresh Maps. NFM files are configuration files used by Navigon Fresh Maps. These files store settings that control navigation options and map display parameters.
They are used by the nfm-agent system to ensure the software loads the proper configurations.
Common pointers:

They are not map files, but files that instruct how the maps work.

You can open them with a plain text editor.

Always make a backup before editing.

How can I open an NFM file?

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

Online NFM Text Viewer

Choose your .nfm file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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How to extract texts from NFM files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from NFM file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online NFM File Viewer:

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

Programs that open and convert NFM files:

Navigon Fresh Maps
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NFM files are often referred to as Navigon Fresh Maps settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
NFM Archival Data Format File by Prevo Technologies, Inc.
NFM = NASA Format for the Millennia. Prevo Technologies, Inc. is currently working with NASA to develop a new, open file format specifically designed to handle the problem of long-term preservation and display of archived digital information. NFM is being developed for use by TechDoc and RedPlanet, which are both Document and Record Management applications. Popular browsers will be able to view NFM files as soon as the freely available plug-ins are ready. The Mime types used with this association are: application/vnd.nfm.

Technical Data for NFM File Extension

File classification:

Settings

Related files:

conf, nmf, pkg, sig, md5, zip, cfg, ini, xml, json

Mime type:

application/vnd.nfm

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: BDS.NfmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Borland\BDS\2.0\Bin\bds.exe /np

ProgramID: BDS.NfmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Borland\BDS\3.0\Bin\bds.exe /np

an nfm configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NFM files

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