LanguageXM
FastTracker 2 instrument module
File type: Audio and sound file
Files with xm suffix are in most cases audio modules that have been created and saved in the FastTracker 2 program.
What is xm file?
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: July 13, 2025
File extension xm seems to be mainly used for a special audio format from FastTracker 2. The program is no longer developed, but the format is still supported by many current MOD players.
The xm file represents audio stored in 8 / 16-bits, mono sound format. It uses MIDI data and sound samples to compose songs. It is similar to a .S3M or .MOD file, but is saved in the Fasttracker format.
MIME types:
audio/x-mod
audio/xm
How to open xm file?
Several media players should be capable of playback of .xm files. Use Awave Studio if you need to edit .xm files.
How to convert xm file?
Most audio samples can be converted to other format in suitable programs.
Associated software actions with the xm file
Apps designed for playing xm files:
Awave Studio (Microsoft Windows)
VLC media player (Microsoft Windows)
Winamp (Microsoft Windows)
VLC media player for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
VLC media player for Linux (Linux/Unix)
OpenMPT (Multiplatform)
VLC media player for Android (Google Android)
MoonShell (Other operating systems or devices)
Software apps that import xm files:
OpenMPT (Multiplatform)
Software apps that export xm files:
OpenMPT (Multiplatform)