All about FXM Files

The FXM file type is primarily associated with Messiah.

FXMFile Extension FXM
File extension: FXM
File type:  3D character motion data

What is an FXM file?

FXM files mostly belong to Messiah by pmG. FXM is a filename extension for 3D motion files created using Messiah, a 3D animation modeler and renderer for Windows computers. The FXM file contains data pertaining to the movement of 3D models in an animation. This data may consist of reusable scales, constructed paths, and rotations that are applicable to different sections of a 3D animation. Another popular use of the FXM filename extension is with BigFix, a platform for securely managing networked Windows devices across servers, desktops, and mobile devices. BigFix saves fixlet pool data in FXM files.

How to open FXM files

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

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How to convert FXM files to OBJ, STL, PLY, 3DS, FBX, STP, ...

You can convert FXM files using our online FXM file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .fxm file to view this image" button above.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then select the 3D format (e.g. STL, OBJ, 3DS, X, X3D, STP, PLY, ...) you want.
  5. Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert FXM files:

  1. Messiah by pmG
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. FXM files are often referred to as Messiah 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. BigFix (fixlet pool) by HLC
    BigFix is a security and configuration management software for networked Windows devices. The BigFix platform works by deploying policy-intelligent agents that monitor for any software configuration changes, patches, vulnerabilities or other information that may pertain to the computer. Fixlet pool data created by BigFix are stored in FXM files. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: BigFix Inc on Wikipedia
  3. Fuxoft (music chip language) by Fuxoft
    The now discontinued ZX Spectrum 8-bit computers developed by Fuxoft used the Fuxoft audio format to store audio content in FXM files. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Frantisek Fuka
  4. WinFax (fax) by Symantec
    WinFax was a software that allowed classic Windows computers equipped with fax modems to send and receive documents to/from other computers with similar capabilities or standalone fax machines. The faxed document had a FXM file name extension. Note that WinFax was discontinued in 2006. This file format is classified as Data.

FXM format details:

Why is it important to know the file format? This is the only way to find out which program to use to open the file. Each file format has a unique extension and almost always a unique signature. For example, Microsoft Word documents have the extension .docx and the signature (usually the first 3 characters in this file) PK. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our examination of the FXM files comes to the following conclusion:

Files with the FXM extension are quite widely used. This file type is primarily used by a single program. The file formats most commonly found in FXM files are:

All other FXM files (20%) have different formats, the following 6 formats exist: Fuxoft AY Language module, XML and MANAGER. These files are often connected to cartoon, flash, fire, backgrounds, transitions, dynamic, master or east. Just click the "Choose your .fxm file to view this image" button on this page to find out what your FXM file is.

Technical Data for FXM File Extension

File classification:
3D Image
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: Fixlet.FixSiteMasthead, FileType: FixSite Masthead, AppName: BigFix Client Application
EXEFile: BigFix.exe

ProgramID: PhotoPhilia.File_fxm, FileType: FXM Image, AppName: PhotoPhilia main application
EXEFile: Pholi.exe

ProgramID: Fixlet.FixSiteMasthead
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\BigFix\BigFix.exe /dde

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: MyViewPad.fxm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe


an fxm 3D character motion data is a special file format by pmG and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with FXM files

  • Associate the FXM file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open 3d character motion data files. Because only the current version supports the latest FXM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the pmG manufacturer website after an available Messiah update.
  • To make sure that your FXM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .FXM file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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