Audio
What is a .xm file?
A .xm file is an Extended Module Audio File. This is an audio format.
How to open a .xm file
- VLC plays almost every audio format ever made.
- Audacity opens it for editing.
The registry records this extension against Extended Module Audio File, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .xm file
- Export as .mp3 from Audacity or VLC for maximum compatibility.
MIME type
When a .xm file travels over the web, servers label it with this MIME type:
audio/xmThe technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .xm.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Module Audio File | — | audio/xm | fmt/323 |