Opening VMG Files

The VMG file type is primarily associated with Nokia PC Suite.

VMG	File extension: VMG
	File type:	text-based message file

What is a VMG file?

VMG files mostly belong to Nokia PC Suite. VMG files are files that store mobile phone messages in a structured, plain text format.
This format is mostly used by Nokia devices to hold voicemail and text message details, and they are managed by Nokia PC Suite.
In some cases, such as with Samsung devices, a VMG file contains SMS messages and is handled by Samsung Kies.
Key details as outlined by FilExt.com:

The file includes message metadata like sender, timestamp, and message body.

The text-based structure means you can open it with any text editor, though specialized software will better interpret the headers and formatting.

Third-party tools like BitPim can also process these files.

FilExt.com note: For more on Samsung-related files, visit the Samsung official website.

How can I open a VMG file?

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

Online VMG Text Viewer

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Programs that open and convert VMG files:

Nokia PC Suite
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. VMG files are often referred to as Nokia PC Suite simple text files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Nokia (Text Message) by Nokia
This file type is a saved text message from a Nokia phone. It can be converted to multiple formats using ABC Amber Nokia Converter. The Unicode version of this file starts with Hex: 42 00 45 00 47 00 49 00 4E 00 3A 00 56 00 4D 00 53 00 47 The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 42 45 47 49 4E 3A 56 4D 53 47, ASCII: BEGIN:VMSG. This file format is classified as Text. Related links: ABC Amber Nokia Converter, Nokia PC Suite

VMG file format:

The file format determines how the data is stored in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. File extension, signature and file format must match; otherwise errors will occur when the file is opened. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our examination of the VMG files comes to the following conclusion:

VMG is a very widely used file extension. The file type mainly uses a defined VMG format. The file formats most commonly found in VMG files are:

98% of all VMG files belong to Nokia Saved SMS. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. A typical file size is 660 bytes. This file type was primarily in use more than 10 years ago. The keywords BEGIN:VMSG, VERSION:1.1, X-IRMC-BOX:INBOX, X-NOK-DT, X-IRMC-STATUS, X-IRMC-STATUS:READ, X-MESSAGE-TYPE:DELI and BEGIN:VCARD are typical for these files. Files like these are sometimes connected to message, darling, virpi, ddha, mama, happy, mesaj, mobile, zerrin, baby, good, have, hola and love.

All the rest of the VMG files (2%) have different formats. Often described as idea, rufeena, telenor, wiadomo, chaitu, folder, parent, sister, alyas, buddy, koche, meenu, sudip, tirah, dudi, even, gems, ifra, just, pune or wein. You can get all the details of your VMG file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .vmg file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for VMG File Extension

File classification:

Simple text file

Identifier:

Hex: 42 45 47 49 4E 3A 56 4D 53 47, ASCII: BEGIN:VMSG (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

vcf, eml, vmsg, wmg, mms, vgm, nokia, vmp, 00107fd0, 00107ff0, docx, txt, mvg, rar, jpg, zip, check, vga, vmb, pmc, xml, npl, noktxt, csv

Mime type:

text/x-vmessage

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: Nokia.vmgEditor.Message
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\TextMessageEditor.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.vmgEditor.Message
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia PC Suite 6\TextMessageEditor.exe

ProgramID: PCSuiteMessagesView
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 7\CommunicationCentre.exe {dcfe9f94-57a7-47a3-bf32-055264c02dbe} 1

a vmg text-based message file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VMG files

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