Open OMF files

  • Full name
    Open Media Framework Format
  • Developer
    Avid Technology
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a OMF file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a OMF file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your OMF file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is OMF file?

The file extension OMF marks so-called Open Media Framework files. It is a standardized exchange format for professional audio / video content. That was developed by Avid.

More info

The format, also known as the Open Media Framework Interchange (OMFI), is platform-independent and primarily serves to transfer media content and project data between different applications.

Please note that OMF files unfortunately can not always save all settings. This applies, for example, to non-standardized effects whose data could not then be evaluated in other applications. In addition, the formats of the associated audio / video data must be supported.

Meanwhile, the OMFI is being replaced by the MXF (Material Exchange Format).

Programs which can open a OMF file

How to open file with OMF extension?

In order to open a file with OMF extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening OMF file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with OMF files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Avid Pro Tools or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening OMF files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support OMF files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of OMF files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Avid Pro Tools as the default program for opening OMF files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate OMF files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Avid Pro Tools applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Avid Pro Tools has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with OMF files

Sometimes problems with opening OMF files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • OMF files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open OMF files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • OMF file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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