File Extension RM

File type: Real Media File

About the RM file type:

If Windows cannot find the appropriate program associated with .RM files, then your registry may have errors. Check your Windows registry for errors (includes file association errors).

The RM file extension stands for Real Media. The RM file extension is the media file format used by the RealPlayer application. The files using the RM file extension usually contain pieces of video or audio data or both. These files are often downloaded as a streaming media file or as a downloaded file. These files are played back right after they were downloaded. The pieces of audio-video data contained in the RM files are compressed in such a way that the transmission and playback made over the Internet are smooth and optimal. The RM files may be opened using the Real Media Player application and different alternative players.


Detailed information for file extension RM

Category: Video Files
File format: Propriety
Open with Windows: Web browser with installed RealPlayer Plug-in, RealNetworks RealPlayer, partial support for VideoLAN VLC media player
Open with Linux: Web browser with installed RealPlayer Plug-in, RealNetworks RealPlayer, partial support for VideoLAN VLC media player