File Extension Database

Open FRM File

FRM files can have several different applications.

Form File

As a form, the FRM file, created by various programs, is used to define fields within tables in a database.

The FRM file can also store database data, depending on the format.

Visual Basic Text Form

In this use case, the FRM file stores the information for a Visual Basic form, in the form of text.

The FRM file saves forms created in a Visual Basic project during program development.

ADL Form

In this case, an FRM file is a data format used by real estate agents to create, store, and print contracts.

Fallout Graphics File

For fallout Graphics, the FRM file is a graphic type used by Fallout 1 and 2, a series of role-playing video games set in a post-apocalyptic world.

This type of FRM file stores one or more referenced image frames for the game, including animations of animals, talking character heads, map objects, and dialog backgrounds.

The 3 initial characters of the game are pre-made and each character has its corresponding FRM file, among others.

Fallout 1 and 2 were originally developed by Interplay and Black Isle Studios, but Bethesda Softworks acquired the rights.

AccountEdge Form

In this section, the FRM file is a form created by AccountEdge Pro, a business accounting application.

This FRM file is designed to format checks, receipts, payment notifications, invoices, purchase orders, deposit slips, and tax forms.

Corel Painter Frame Stack File

For the Painter Frame Stack, the FRM file is a stack of frames created by Corel Painter, a digital painting application.

The FRM file stores a series of frames, including the width, height, resolution and color depth of the frames, it is used to create animations of paintings.

Due to the nature of these FRM files, they can be exported to QuickTime MOV movies, as well as animated GIF files.

Software to open FRM files

To open an FRM file, you need one of the following software packages:

Adobe FrameMaker
Visual Basic
ADL Software ADLForms
Bethesda Softworks Fallout 1 (Not Available)
AccountEdge
Corel Painter

How Can I Open FRM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FRM file is to find a FRM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FRM 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 FRM 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 FRM file opener then try to search online for "FRM viewer", "application to open FRM file" or "open FRM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FRM file

How Can I Open FRM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FRM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FRM 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 FRM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FRM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FRM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FRM file then try to search for "FRM viewer", "application to open FRM file" or "read FRM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FRM file

How Can I Open FRM File on Android

If you downloaded a FRM 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 FRM 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 "FRM".
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 "FRM viewer", "FRM 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 FRM File on iPhone or iPad

To open FRM 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 FRM 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 "FRM". This way you can find apps which can open FRM 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 "FRM viewer" or "FRM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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