All about MAM Files

The MAM file type is primarily associated with Access.

MAM	File extension: MAM
	File type:	Macro Shortcut

What is a MAM file?

MAM files mostly belong to Access by Microsoft Corporation. Use our "Online MAM Text Viewer" below to analyze your MAM file and to see all text it contains.

How do you open MAM files?

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

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Can't Open Your .MAM File? Try These Steps

Because .MAM files originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file from a database admin is likely a Macro Shortcut for Microsoft Corporation's Access, while one from a video team may be a Media Asset Management export.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a metadata file.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Binary data often points to a proprietary shortcut.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Microsoft Access, your specific media management tool, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect its format, extract readable text, and preview contents when possible.

Technical Data for MAM File Extension

Related files:

pf, man, ldb, accdb, mdb

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: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1, FileType: Microsoft Access Macro Shortcut, AppName: Microsoft Access
EXEFile: MSACCESS.EXE

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1, FileType: Microsoft Access Macro Shortcut, AppName: Microsoft Access for Windows
EXEFile: MSACCESS.EXE

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1, FileType: Microsoft Office Access Macro Shortcut, AppName: Microsoft Office Access

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Archivos comunes\Microsoft Shared\Access Runtime\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Access 97\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\msaccrt\Access 97\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OfficeXP\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: C:\Peach99\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: C:\Access97\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office 2007\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSOffice95\Access\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office2007\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Macro.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Art\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [ShellOpenMacro]

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a mam Macro Shortcut is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MAM files

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