File Extension Library


.STRM File Extension

  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Text

What are .STRM files and how to open them?

Can't open .STRM 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 .STRM file.

What is a .STRM file extension?

.STRM file extension has been classified as Data Files. The format of .STRM file is Text

.STRM is Stream File

File created for multimedia applications, such as Kodi and Plex; contains a URL address that is scanned and accessed by the multimedia application in order to stream the audio or video content from the URL address.

To create a STRM file:

  • Create a simple .TXT file and put the URL address you want played.
  • Rename the TXT file to the STRM extension.
  • Place your STRM file in your desired location.
  • Load the STRM file through your multimedia application.
  • NOTE: If the stream does not play, either the URL address is wrong or the stream content codec format is not supported by your application.

    List of all softwares that can open the Stream File
    Windows
    Kodi
    Plex
    Mac
    Kodi
    Plex
    Linux
    Kodi
    Plex
    iOS
    Kodi
    Plex
    Android
    Kodi
    Plex
    Windows Phone
    Plex

    How to fix problems with .STRM files

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