File Extension Database

Open ACM File

The ACM files are a type of compressed audio file proprietary to Microsoft.

Basically, the ACM files are a data file format associated with the Compression of Audio Manager (ACM), an audio codec for Windows, and it is used by Interplay video games, such as Baldur's Gate and Fallout.

The ACM interprets calls from open devices, using existing controller interface links.

Con esto overrides the default mapping algorithm for audio waveform devices.

Once a call has been intercepted, the ACM can carry out a variety of tasks to process the audio data, such as inserting a compressor or external decompressor in the sequence, or any other effect provided for this purpose.

In this case, the ACM extension file contains compressed audio stored in a proprietary format, and can be converted to other types of audio files, such as WAV files, as the latter uses the same codec.

The former turns the ACM extension file into a multimedia audio file.

For waveform audio input, the ACM codec passes empty shadow buffers to the controller.

Next, the ACM passes the buffers to the controller for its compression.

Once the compression is completed, the controller passes the data to the application which, in turn, is sent to an ACM extension file.

Software to open and work with an ACM file

How Can I Open ACM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ACM file is to find a ACM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ACM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ACM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ACM file opener then try to search online for "ACM viewer", "application to open ACM file" or "open ACM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ACM file

How Can I Open ACM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ACM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ACM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ACM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ACM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ACM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ACM file then try to search for "ACM viewer", "application to open ACM file" or "read ACM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ACM file

How Can I Open ACM File on Android

If you downloaded a ACM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ACM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ACM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ACM viewer", "ACM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ACM File on iPhone or iPad

To open ACM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ACM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ACM". This way you can find apps which can open ACM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ACM viewer" or "ACM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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