The .rm File Extension ? An Introduction
.rm files are media files that are primarily found to be associated with RealPlayer, which is a popular audio and video playback and streaming program from RealNetworks Inc.
.rm files can store either or both audio and video streams that are encoded using RealNetwork?s proprietary RealAudio and RealVideo codecs.
Primarily, .rm files are used for listening to audio or watching video over the Internet, but these files can also be downloaded and played on any compatible media player, such as RealPlayer.
The .rm files fall under the video files category and its MIME type is audio/x-pn-realaudio.
Can other video players use .rm files?
Yes, they can. If a video player has a file, named Real Alternative Codec Pack, it can use .rm files.
How to open .rm file extension files
To open .rm files in Windows, you can use any of the following applications:
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Any Web browser that has RealPlayer plugin
- VideoLAN VLC media player
- jetAudio
To open .rm files on a Mac Operating system, you can use any of the following applications:
- Elmedia Player
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Any Web browser that has RealPlayer plugin
- VideoLAN VLC media player
To open .rm files in Linux, you can use any of the following applications:
- RealNetworks RealPlayer
- Any Web browser that has RealPlayer plugin
- VideoLAN VLC media player
Can I convert an .rm file into other formats, such as the mp3 file format?
Yes, you can. For this purpose you need to use a file converter.
If you are having trouble opening .rm or other media files on your computer, then give FileCure a try. This is an advanced software that allows you to easily open/play various file types.