Opening a VMSG File

The VMSG file type is primarily associated with Android Messages.

VMSG	File extension: VMSG
	File type:	Backup file

What is a VMSG file

VMSG files mostly belong to Android Messages. VMSG files are backup files used to store SMS and MMS messages. They are created by backup applications on Android devices such as Android Messages and SMS Backup & Restore.
This file format holds message details like sender, time, and content in a structured, plain text format. It is mainly used for archiving or migrating text conversations.

Stores SMS/MMS data in a readable text format

Facilitates backup and restoration of messages

Can be manually viewed with a text editor, though specialized tools are recommended

FilExt.com note: For more details, you can visit Android Messages.

How to open a VMSG file

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

Online VMSG Text Viewer

Choose your .vmsg file to view

or drag and drop it here

Online File Viewer

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

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

Just click the "Choose your .vmsg file to view" button on this page.
Your VMSG 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.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert VMSG files:

Android Messages
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VMSG files are often referred to as Android Messages backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Android Messages
A .VMSG file is an SMS/MMS backup file primarily associated with the Android Messages app. This file format stores SMS and MMS messages, including text, media attachments, and metadata, enabling users to back up and restore their message history. It is commonly used by backup and restore apps like SMS Backup & Restore to preserve message data. The internal structure of .VMSG files is proprietary and not publicly documented, but it's understood to contain structured data representing the messages and their associated information. This file format is classified as Data file.

Technical Data for VMSG File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

msg, mbox, vmg, sms, vcf, vsm, backup, xml, crypt14, apk, nomedia, txt, db

a vmsg Backup file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VMSG files

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