File Extension Library


.VGM File Extension

  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .VGM files and how to open them?

Can't open .VGM 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 .VGM file.

What is a .VGM file extension?

.VGM file extension has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .VGM file is Binary

.VGM is Video Game Music File

Audio file used by some Yamaha and Texas Instruments sound chips that were included with older video game systems; contains video game audio that can be synthesized by the sound chip; can be played with computer software that emulates the sound chip.

NOTE: VGM files were used for game consoles such as the Sega Genesis, Sega Game Gear, and Capcom arcade machines.

List of all softwares that can open the Video Game Music File
Windows
Audio Overload
Nullsoft Winamp with Chipamp plug-in
Foobar2000 with vgmstream decoder plug-in
Mac
Audio Overload
Linux
Audio Overload
Audacious

How to fix problems with .VGM files

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