All about MMS Files

The MMS file type is primarily associated with Nokia Suite.

MMS	File extension: MMS
	File type:	multimedia messaging file

What is an MMS file?

MMS files mostly belong to Nokia Suite by Nokia Corporation. MMS file format is associated with the data files created using the Map Designer application developed by IBM. MMS stands for Map Designer map source file.

Main Use: Map Designer is an application that is bundled with the IBM Transformation Extender data integration software. Map Designer software uses MMS files to specify data transformation logic through map rules. These MMS files consist of multiple maps in source format including the input and output cards that decide the manner in which data objects can be transformed from source format to the target format.
Other Uses: MMS can also stand for a Multimedia message service file. MMS files are used to send multimedia messages from one mobile device to another. Multimedia messages are messages that can consist of image, audio, video, or stylized text. MMS file type is an extension of the SMS (Short Message Service) file format that is used to send texts from one mobile device to another. Since the advent of smartphones,the use of MMS to send multimedia objects have significantly reduced to almost zero, but at its peak, MMS files were predominantly used to send phone camera images and mobile ringtones. MMS files are also used in the Miles Sound System application developed by RAD Game Tools. Miles Sound System is an audio editing program that uses MMS files to store various types of internal data necessary to assist developers in creating audio effects for computer games.

How can I open an MMS file?

You need a suitable software like Nokia Suite to open an MMS 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 MMS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MMS 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 MMS files:

Nokia Suite by Nokia Corporation
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MMS files are often referred to as Nokia Suite data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Miles Sound Tools (sound file) by Miles Sound System
Miles Sound Tools is an audio editing system primarily developed for Windows computers that allows game developers to create custom sounds and music for their projects. The MMS file stores various types of internal data for the Miles Sound Tools program, however most frequently audio effects and music. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: Wikipedia history, Software 2021 review
NT MidiMagic (song information) by NovaTech Design
NT MidiMagic is a song information software that has been discontinued for over a decade. It is unknown what particular uses this software had, as there exists extremely limited documentation regarding this program. The MMS files contained sound files and song information files. This file format is classified as Audio.

MMS file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Below you will find our evaluation of the MMS files:

MMS is a very commonly used file extension and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The following file formats are most commonly found in MMS files:

40% of all MMS files start with the magic bytes 8C 80, which are always the first bytes of this file format. These are binary files, so they do not contain words or text. The average file size is 33 KB with most files being between 2 KB and 130 KB in size. This file type was primarily in use more than 10 years ago. The keywords application/smil, PLMN, TYPE, <smil>, root, <head>, <layout>, <pres.smil> and "<pres.smil> are typical for these files. Files like these are sometimes connected to send, built, temp, graziella, villana, agusia and dayse.
25% of all MMS files start with the magic bytes 8C 84, which are always the first bytes of this file format. The content consists of illegible binary data, which can only be read and interpreted by the associated programs. Most of these files are 7 KB to 200 KB in size. Certain words are almost always found in the files, such as PLMN, TYPE, application/smil, <smil>, <pres.smil>, "<pres.smil>, <head>, <layout> and root. Files like these are about canas and wein.

The remaining 35% of all MMS files are files with no common format, the following 10 formats exist: MMFW data, ZIP, JSON, cdbf and Number. These files sometimes refer to backup, sticker, surface, anger, enrollment, extract, list, mmsp, topo or uhcs. You can get all the details of your MMS file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .mms file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for MMS File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

vmg, pdu, mmsc, jpg, mss, smil, csv, att00001, xml, png, jpeg, 3gp, zip, i, txt, m, dat, msd, sms, mp4

Related links:

Nokia Suite Wiki, Sync phone

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: MXmms
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\mfw\pfe\pfe32.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia Multimedia Player\NokiaMultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia Multimedia Player\NokiaMMSViewer.exe %1

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\NokiaMultimediaPlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: MMS.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Motorola\PST\UT_NVM.exe

ProgramID: MeetingMatrix.Setup.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MMWin\mm.exe

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PC SUITE\Nokia Multimedia Player\NokiaMultimediaPlayer.exe

ProgramID: Nokia.MediaFactory.Message
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe

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

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an mms multimedia messaging file is a special file format by Nokia Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MMS files

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