NMF File Extension

What is NMF file?

Full format name of files that use NMF extension is ArcGIS Explorer Map Format. ArcGIS Explorer Map Format format was developed by ESRI. NMF file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. NMF file belongs to the GIS Files category just like 255 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling NMF files is ArcGIS Explorer, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. ArcGIS Explorer software was developed by Esri, and on its official website you may find more information about NMF files or the ArcGIS Explorer software program.

Programs which support NMF file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open NMF files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with NMF suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with NMF extension?

Problems with accessing NMF may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with NMF extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install ArcGIS Explorer

Problems with opening and working with NMF files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with NMF files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install ArcGIS Explorer or one to the listed programs: ArcGIS Desktop, Mozilla Firefox. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download ArcGIS Explorer installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Esri website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of ArcGIS Explorer and update if needed

If you already have ArcGIS Explorer installed on your systems and NMF files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why NMF files are not compatible with ArcGIS Explorer. The latest version of ArcGIS Explorer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open NMF files to ArcGIS Explorer

If you have the latest version of ArcGIS Explorer installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage NMF on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the NMF with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ArcGIS Explorer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open NMF files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with NMF extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with NMF extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the NMF file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NMF file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the NMF file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the NMF is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the NMF file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with NMF extension is complete and error-free

If the NMF file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with NMF extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the ArcGIS Explorer Map Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open ArcGIS Explorer

If the systems has insufficient resources to open NMF files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with ArcGIS Explorer Map Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NMF files affecting older versions of given software.

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