M file format description

Many people share .m files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .m file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .m files.

3 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.m - MATLAB Script

The M development files are related to MATLAB. M file is a MATLAB Script. MATLAB is a high-level language and interactive environment that enables you to perform computationally intensive tasks faster than with traditional programming languages such as C, C++, and Fortran.

Application:

MATLAB

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/matlab-m

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

matlab

MATLAB Script related extensions:

.asv: MATLAB AutoSave File
.ctf: MATLAB Component Technology File
.fig: MATLAB Figure
.grl: MATLAB Image
.mat: MATLAB Matrix
.mex: MATLAB Executable

.m - Mathematica Package

The M archive files are related to Mathematica. M file is a Mathematica Package. Mathematica is a computer program used mainly in scientific, engineering and mathematical fields.

Application:

Mathematica

Category:

Archive files

Mime-type:

application/vnd.wolfram.mathematica.package

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Mathematica Package related extensions:

.ma: Mathematica ASCII File
.mb: Mathematica Binary File
.mgf: Mathematica MGF Bitmap
.mx: Mathematica Serialized Package
.nb: Mathematica Notebook File
.nbml: Mathematica NotebookML File

.m - Maple Internal Format File

The M data files are related to Maple. M file is a Maple Internal Format File. Maple is a commercial computer algebra system developed and sold commercially by Maplesoft.

Application:

Maple

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Maple Internal Format File related extensions:

.ind: Maple Repository Index File
.lib: Maple Repository Data File
.maplet: Maple Maplet File
.mla: Maple Repository File
.mp5: Maple Data
.mpl: Maple Language File

Naturally, other applications may also use the .m file extension. Even harmful programs can create .m files. Be especially cautious with .m files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .m file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.m

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

Operating systems

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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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