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How to open ACSM files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open ACSM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate ACSM files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. ACSM File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) ACSM file?
  3. 3. How to open ACSM file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports ACSM files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open ACSM files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with ACSM files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to ACSM files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

ACSM File Extension

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  • File type Adobe Content Server Message Format
  • File developer Adobe Systems
  • File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) ACSM file?

An ebook file with the extension .ACSM stores binary data regarding the download and activation of an electronic book. These files are used by publishers to check the legality of the downloaded file and do not contain the correct content of the book.

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How to open ACSM file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .ACSM files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports ACSM files

In order to open ACSM file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with ACSM extension.

Programs that can open ACSM files

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, ACSM files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on ACSM files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to ACSM files.

Step 2. Associate given software with ACSM files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting ACSM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with ACSM files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open ACSM files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open ACSM files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the ACSM file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with ACSM extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the ACSM file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the ACSM file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on ACSM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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