Garmin voice file
File type: Various data file
A vpm file extension identifies a Garmin voice file. A vpm file contains the voice data used by a Garmin GPS navigation device for spoken directions and sound alerts.
Found 2 different file type records with the same vpm filename suffix.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 11, 2026
The vpm file extension is associated with Garmin personal navigation GPS devices.
A vpm file contains voice data for a particular language or speech style, such as American English. Garmin devices use this data to speak navigation instructions and produce audible alerts while driving.
These files are proprietary Garmin device data rather than general-purpose audio files. They form part of the voice resources installed on a compatible Garmin navigation device and are managed through Garmin software or services such as Garmin Garage.
It is probably based on the VPIM specification. VPIM defines a restricted profile of the Internet multimedia messaging protocols for use between voice processing platforms.
These platforms have historically been special-purpose computers and often do not have the same facilities normally associated with a traditional Internet Email-capable computer.
As a result, VPIM also specifies additional functionality as it is needed. The profile is intended to specify the minimum common set of features to allow interworking between compliant systems.
A vpm file is normally installed on, or copied to, a compatible Garmin GPS navigation device rather than opened as a document on a computer.
These files can most likely be imported to Garmin GPS devices. Use Garmin's device-management software or the Garmin Garage online service, where available, to download or install a voice. A standard media player or text editor cannot usefully open the file.
There is no generally supported way to convert a Garmin vpm file to another audio or navigation format. Voice files are intended for use by compatible Garmin devices.
To use a different voice, download and install the required voice through Garmin's supported software or online services instead of converting the file.
Software apps that import vpm files:
On-line services
File type category:
Settings, options, themes or skins file
Date updated: October 9, 2017
The vpm file extension is also used by Vox Proxy, a program used to create talking animated characters in presentations. It contains scripted program instructions to invoke Vox Proxy functions. It can be used to drive slide shows or animate talking characters.
The *.vpm files can be opened as hyperlinks to execute macro functionality.
It is not convertable file format.
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