File Extension Library


.S3M File Extension

  • Developer by: Future Crew
  • Category: Audio Files

What are .S3M files and how to open them?

Can't open .S3M file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .S3M file.

What is a .S3M file extension?

.S3M file extension is created by Future Crew. .S3M has been classified as Audio Files.

.S3M is ScreamTracker 3 Module

Audio module format used by Scream Tracker 3.0 and later; contains sound samples and music patterns, which define what notes are played back by the samples; similar to a .MOD file, but allows up to 16 tracks.

Scream Tracker v.1 and 2 saved songs as .STM files. The newer S3M format is more versatile and more widely supported. All three versions were originally developed by Future Crew.

List of all softwares that can open the ScreamTracker 3 Module
Windows
MODPlug Player
Myriad Harmony Assistant
Nullsoft Winamp with AdPlug plugin
VideoLAN VLC media player
Schism Tracker
MilkyTracker
Mac
CocoModX
Myriad Harmony Assistant
VideoLAN VLC media player
Schism Tracker
MilkyTracker
Linux
VideoLAN VLC media player
Schism Tracker
MilkyTracker

How to fix problems with .S3M files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .S3M files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .S3M file format
  2. You need to check the .S3M file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)