Opening a VMTM File

The VMTM file type is primarily associated with VMware.

VMTMFile Extension VMTM
File extension: VMTM
File type:  Document

What is a VMTM file

VMTM files mostly belong to VMware by VMware, Inc. Use our "Online VMTM Text Viewer" below to analyze your VMTM file and to see all text it contains.

How to open VMTM files

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

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What to Do When a .VMTM File Fails to Open

Because .VMTM files originate from specific programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If the file came from a system administrator or a virtual lab workflow, it is likely a VMware Team Data configuration document.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the opening lines in a text editor or hex viewer:
    • Readable XML/JSON: Suggests a structured configuration file, typical for VMware.
    • "PK" (50 4B): Indicates a ZIP-compressed archive.
    • Unreadable binary: Implies a proprietary compiled format.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Try VMware Workstation or VMware Fusion. If the format remains ambiguous, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer above to detect its format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview the contents.

Technical Data for VMTM File Extension

Program ID:
VMware.Document
Related files:

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: VMware.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware.exe -G %1

ProgramID: VMware.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware.exe -t


a vmtm Document is a special file format by VMware, Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with VMTM files

  • Associate the VMTM file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open documents. Because only the current version supports the latest VMTM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the VMware, Inc. manufacturer website after an available VMware update.
  • To make sure that your VMTM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .VMTM file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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