File Extension Library


.YM File Extension

  • Developer by: Atari
  • Category: Audio Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .YM files and how to open them?

Can't open .YM 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 .YM file.

What is a .YM file extension?

.YM file extension is created by Atari. .YM has been classified as Audio Files. The format of .YM file is Binary.

.YM is Atari ST Audio File

Audio file used by the Atari ST, an older computer system that was discontinued in the early 1990s; contains an audio loop or track that can be played back with the Atari ST YM chip; supports storage for the song name, author, comments, and the audio data itself.

Even though the Atari ST system has been discontinued, YM audio can still be played back with several Windows applications.

List of all softwares that can open the Atari ST Audio File
Windows
Audio Overload
ST-Sound
YMTOOL
YM to XM
Nullsoft Winamp with Chipamp plug-in
Nullsoft Winamp with V_Soft Vortex AY/YM Chip Emulator plug-in
Microsoft Internet Explorer with ST-Sound plug-in
Mac
Audio Overload
Linux
Audio Overload

How to fix problems with .YM files

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