All about SM Files

The SM file type is primarily associated with SMath Studio.

SM	File extension: SM
	File type:	SMath Studio document

What is an SM file?

SM files mostly belong to SMath Studio by Andrey Ivashov. SM files are song files used by StepMania, a dance and rhythm game. The file stores information about songs which are used in the game.

Main Usage: StepMania is an open source dance and rhythm game, similar to Dance Dance Revolution. SM files are used by StepMania to store information about a song. The file is structured so that each piece of information is on a separate line and with a predefined tag, such as TITLE, ARTIST, BPM, and more.
Compatibility: The primary program used to open SM files, StepMania, is cross-platform and compatible with most popular operating systems. This includes devices running Windows, MacOS, and Linux. StepMania can be played using a keyboard or a dance pad.
Alternatives: SM files are also used by document files created with SMath Studio. Additionally, may be used to store a 3D spacecraft model for Space Engine.

How to open an SM file

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

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

You can extract texts from SM file or capture a preview screenshot using our online SM file viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .sm file to view" on this page.
Your SM file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert SM files:

SMath Studio by Andrey Ivashov
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. SM files are often referred to as SMath Studio page layouts because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Samna Word (Samna Word document) by Samna
Samna Word is a discontinued word processor developed by Samna. A document created in Samna Word has the SM format. Related links: Samna Word on Wikipedia, Samna Word on WinWorld, Samna Word in Practical Computing (1985), Samna Word in Personal Computer News (1985), Samna Word Review
ScriptMaker (ScriptMaker script) by Ian Pegler
ScriptMaker is a free screenwriting software developed by Ian Pegler. The SM format may be associated with a ScriptMaker script. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: ScriptMaker Tutorial, ScriptMaker FAQs, ScriptMaker on Software Informer
SignMate (SignMate design file) by Roland DGA
SignMate is a suite of tools for designing signs and other graphics and for preparing graphics for output to Roland cutters. It has now been discontinued. SM is SignMate's proprietary format for design files created in the software. SM files are vector files, but they may contain bitmap images. This file format is classified as Vector Image. Related links: SignMate Features, SignMate Manual Mentioning SM Files, Forum Discussion About SM Files in SignMate, MacTech Article About SignMate, MacWorld Article About SignMate
Simentor (Simentor data file) by Access Technologies Group
Simentor is a simulation-based e-learning software for soft skills. The SM format is associated with a file used by Simentor. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Press Release About Simentor, Academic Paper Mentioning Simentor
SoftSpoken Mailer (SoftSpoken Mailer mailing list) by SoftSpoken
SoftSpoken Mailer is a software for managing mailing lists and printing barcodes on mailing labels. The SM format may be associated with a mailing list in SoftSpoken Mailer. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: SoftSpoken Mailer in PC Mag (Sep 1993), SoftSpoken Mailer in PC Mag (Apr 1993)
StepMania (StepMania song file) by StepMania Team
StepMania is an open-source rhythm video game that supports dance pad input. The SM extension is used in StepMania for a song file. A song file is a custom steps file (also known as a Simfile) generated by a user. This file format is classified as Simple text file. Related links: StepMania on Wikipedia, StepMania Repository, StepMania FAQs, SM Files in StepMania, SM File Format

SM format details:

The file format, which is the arrangement and type of data in a file, determines which program can open the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. Our examination of the SM files comes to the following conclusion:

The SM file extension is used very often and includes different formats for the applicable programs. The file formats most commonly found in SM files are:

35% of all SM files are associated with SMath Studio worksheet files, which internally utilize the well-known XML format. The Extensible Markup Language (XML) is a simple text-based format for representing structured information: documents, webpages, data, configuration, books, transactions, invoices, and much more. XML defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The content consists of readable text data, which can be read using a text editor. The files are on average 80 KB in size and range from 12 KB to 700 KB. It is a modern file type. The following keywords are characteristic: <?application progid="SMath, <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?>, SMath Studio Desktop, Studio Desktop", <worksheet xmlns="http://smath.info/schemas/worksheet/1.0"> and <setti.
25% of all SM files start with the bytes **************************************************, which are crucial for this file format. If you open these files in a text editor, you can view and read the content yourself. The average file size is 3 KB with most files being between 3 KB and 10 KB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as ************, file with, file with basedata, initial value, initial value random generator and random generator. A common filename is j301_1.sm or j1201_2.sm.

All other SM files (40%) have no uniform format, the following 6 formats exist: StepMania step and JPG. The category is vindumm, info, body, measurements, machine, dream or styku. If you want to find out what your SM file contains, drag and drop it onto this page.

Technical Data for SM File Extension

File classification:

Page Layout

Related files:

sm_, sn, sm%24, mp3, sme, rar, txt, zip, jpg, hd, gz, mm, pdf, xml, xmcd, dav, cap, fig, download, npz

Mime type:

application/octet-stream

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: EFXFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EFAXME~1\HotPls32.exe %1

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

ProgramID: SSM
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealOne Player\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: SSM
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe %1

ProgramID: SSM
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Real\RealPlayer\RealPlay.exe /m application/streamingmedia %1

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an sm SMath Studio document is a special file format by Andrey Ivashov and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with SM files

Associate the SM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open smath studio documents. Because only the current version supports the latest SM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Andrey Ivashov manufacturer website after an available SMath Studio update.
To make sure that your SM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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