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How to open THM files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open THM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate THM 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. THM File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) THM file?
  3. 3. How to open THM file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports THM files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open THM files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with THM files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to THM files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

THM File Extension

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  • File type Thumbnail Image Format
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  • File category Raster Image Files
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What is a(n) THM file?

A raster image file with the extension .THM is used to save image thumbnails. A small image, icon size allows you to preview larger graphics. Typically, these files are created automatically by digital cameras or graphics or video editing applications.

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How to open THM file?

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

Step 1. Install a program that supports THM files

In order to open THM 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 THM extension.

Programs that can open THM 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, THM 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 THM 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 THM files.

Step 2. Associate given software with THM files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting THM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with THM 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 THM 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 THM files.

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

  1. File with THM 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 THM file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the THM file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on THM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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