Opening PMA Files

The PMA file type is primarily associated with Microsoft Edge.

PMA	File extension: PMA
	File type:	database file

What is a PMA file?

PMA files mostly belong to Microsoft Edge. Primary use: PMA files serve chiefly as Chromium metrics UMA databases used by Microsoft Edge. They store telemetry data that aids in performance tracking and crash reporting through tools like Crashpad.
Alternate use: In some cases, PMA files are ETS2 animation files for Euro Truck Simulator 2, used to manage animations or dashboard graphics in the game.
Key details summarized by FilExt.com:

Telemetry metrics: Contains performance data for browsers.

Game asset: Manages animation sequences in simulation games.

Software-specific: Requires specific tools such as Edge developer utilities or game editors like ZModeler 2 for ETS2 files.

Data integrity: Editing these files without proper tools may lead to data issues.

FilExt.com tip: For more information on browser-related files, visit the Microsoft Edge webpage; for game-related uses, see the Euro Truck Simulator 2 website.

How to open PMA files

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

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Programs that open and convert PMA files:

Microsoft Edge
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PMA files are often referred to as Microsoft Edge databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
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Pegasus Mail (Version 2.2 Data Archive) by David Harris
Windows (Performance Monitor File) by Microsoft Corporation
The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-perfmon.

PMA file format details:

To find out what program is needed to open PMA files, you need to determine the file format. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the PMA files:

The PMA file extension is quite widespread and mainly uses a special format. The file formats most commonly found in PMA files are:

80% of all PMA files are Windows Performance Monitor Alert files. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. A typical file size is 6 KB. This file type is based on cutting-edge technology. The keywords UMA.Pers and SetupMetrics are typical for these files. Some examples of file names are 20180601.pma or CrashpadMetrics-active.pma. Such files sometimes refer to metrics, browser, crashpad and active.
2% of all PMA files start with the magic bytes 04 00 00 00, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These files are binary files, so they do not contain text, but only cryptic characters. The files are often between 160 bytes and 1 KB in size. Some examples of file names are wheel.pma or win_open_l.pma. Files like these are about open, blinker and anim.

The remaining 18% of all PMA files are files with no common format. These files sometimes refer to spare, speed, wipers, adblue, swheel, cllight or body. If you want to find out which format your PMA file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .pma file to analyze".

Technical Data for PMA File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

uma, anim, dump, pma15_0, master_preferences, pma14_1, exe, metadata, local state, module info cache, safe browsing cookies, history provider cache, crl-set, history, json, last version, lockfile, dat, store, jpg, login data-journal, dll, xml, sqlite, db, log

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: PerfFile, FileType: Performance Monitor File, AppName: Performance Monitor Command Line Shell
EXEFile: perfmon.exe

ProgramID: PerfFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\perfmon.exe %1

ProgramID: PerfFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\system32\mmc.exe %systemroot%\system32\perfmon.msc /F

ProgramID: PerfFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\SysWow64\perfmon.exe

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

How to solve problems with PMA files

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