{"id":8840,"date":"2020-01-09T00:58:31","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:58:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/?p=8840"},"modified":"2022-04-26T18:05:44","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T18:05:44","slug":"realmedia-rm-file-format-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/recover-deleted-rm.html","title":{"rendered":"What is a RealMedia (RM) File and How\u200c \u200cto\u200c \u200cRecover\u200c \u200cIt"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what_is_a_rm_file\"><\/span>What is a .RM File?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/RealMedia\">Real Media file format<\/a>, more commonly known as .RM, is a multimedia format developed by Real Networks that contains a combination of a <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/RealAudio\">RealAudio<\/a> (RA) and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/RealVideo\">RealVideo<\/a> (RV). It is a popular file type used for music and video streaming, and even broadcast or live television streaming.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>You can find these types of chunks or information in the RM file:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><b>RMF<\/b>: Real Media File. Houses information on the number of headers.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>PROP<\/b>: File properties header. Contains information about the general properties of RMF.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>MDPR<\/b>: Media properties header. Has information about the stream properties, including the type of stream and codec used.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>CONT<\/b>: Content description header. Has details on the title or author of the content in the RMF file.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>DATA<\/b>: Data header. Contains a group of data packets.<\/li>\r\n\t<li><b>INDX<\/b>: Index header. Contains index entries.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>And as each RM file would have a series of chunks, these are the following structures:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>dword chunk type (FOURCC)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>dword chunk size, including 8-byte preamble<\/li>\r\n\t<li>byte[] chunk payload<\/li>\r\n\t<li>word chunk version<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_deleted_rm_files\"><\/span>How to Recover Deleted .RM Files?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>There are many reasons why we experience file loss. Sometimes, we forget to save a file or we accidentally delete it. There are also cases where you experience malware attacks. These cause your file or storage to become corrupted, making it difficult or even impossible to access. This can happen to anyone no matter how much you protect your files.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>The good news is there are a few methods you can try to help you retrieve your lost RealMedia file. We\u2019ll go through each method in the next parts of this article.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_recover_rm_file_with_software\"><\/span>How to Recover .RM File with Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>For any tech-related concerns, you can trust that the internet has the solutions you&#8217;re looking for. Since we are in the digital age, there are a lot of data recovery solutions available for download online. Each data recovery software has its own set of unique features but one that particularly stands out is Disk Drill.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"\/\">Disk Drill<\/a> is a DIY data recovery solution packed with additional features that help protect your disks from loss of files in the future. It can repair corrupted files as well. The app is available on both Windows and Mac, and even on the free <a href=\"\/data-recovery-software.html\">trial version for Windows<\/a>, you can retrieve 500MB worth of files.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Users of the Disk Drill app have commended how its interface is very beginner-friendly so you will not have a hard time navigating the software. To start the process of recovering your .RM file using Disk Drill, follow the steps below:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #1<\/b><\/span> Download Disk Drill on your computer from the official website. If this is your first time, you can select Free Download so you can first check how the app works before committing to payment.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"relative bottom download__block\">\r\n            <div class=\"d-flex align-center download__block__inner\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image-wrapper\">\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__image\">\r\n                    <img src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-96.png\" srcset=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sidebar-ban-2x-1.png 2x\" alt=\"Disk Drill\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\">        \r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__announce\">\r\n                    <b>download-block-title<\/b><br>\r\n                    download-block-text\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"download__block__action\">\r\n                    <a href=\"\/\/download.html\" data-href-mac=\/\/disk-drill-mac.html data-href-win=\/\/disk-drill-win.html class=\"button button-green btn-md osreplace\">\r\n<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n<path d=\"M11.9546 7.293C11.8736 7.114 11.6956 7 11.4996 7H9.49957V0.5C9.49957 0.224 9.27557 0 8.99957 0H6.99957C6.72357 0 6.49957 0.224 6.49957 0.5V7H4.49957C4.30357 7 4.12557 7.115 4.04457 7.293C3.96257 7.472 3.99457 7.681 4.12357 7.829L7.62357 11.829C7.71857 11.938 7.85557 12 7.99957 12C8.14357 12 8.28057 11.937 8.37557 11.829L11.8756 7.829C12.0056 7.682 12.0356 7.472 11.9546 7.293Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<path d=\"M13.5 11V14H2.5V11H0.5V15C0.5 15.553 0.948 16 1.5 16H14.5C15.053 16 15.5 15.553 15.5 15V11H13.5Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\r\n<\/svg>\r\ndownload-block-button-text\r\n<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #2<\/b><\/span> Click the downloaded file and install it on your computer by dragging the Disk Drill icon to the Applications folder. Once that\u2019s done, launch the Disk Drill app.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-36584 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/install-disk-drill.jpg\" alt=\"Installing disk drill on Mac.\" width=\"1872\" height=\"1206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/install-disk-drill.jpg 1872w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/install-disk-drill-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/install-disk-drill-500x322.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/install-disk-drill-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/install-disk-drill-1536x990.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1872px) 100vw, 1872px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #3<\/b><\/span> Before you can fully launch the app, a prompt will appear to confirm if you want to open the downloaded app. Click Open to proceed.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #4<\/b><\/span> Now, Disk Drill will display all available disks for scanning. You will see this on the left sidebar under Storage Devices. <\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #5<\/b><\/span> Next, choose the disk that you want to perform a scan on, then click Search for lost data on the lower right portion of the screen.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40984 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disk-list-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Select search for lost data.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disk-list-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disk-list-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disk-list-500x271.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disk-list-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/disk-list-1536x833.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #6<\/b><\/span> Disk Drill will start the Quick Scan, which is the default scanner. Wait for the scan to finish completely. You can also perform a Deep Scan if you need to, but this will take longer to complete.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40989 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/scan-process-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"scan process disk drill\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/scan-process-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/scan-process-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/scan-process-500x271.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/scan-process-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/scan-process-1536x833.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #7<\/b><\/span> Once the scan is complete, Disk Drill will display all the files you can retrieve. To narrow down your search, just type in \u201c.RM\u201d on the search bar. You can also filter them by size or date modified.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #8<\/b><\/span> Once you find your missing file, you can do a file preview so you can check if it is the correct one.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #9<\/b><\/span> Select the Recover button located on the lower right side of the screen.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40985 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preview-rm-files-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Recover RM file in Disk Drill.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preview-rm-files-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preview-rm-files-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preview-rm-files-500x271.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preview-rm-files-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/preview-rm-files-1536x833.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #10<\/b><\/span> Finally, select a new folder destination to place your retrieved .RM file.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40988 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recovery-path-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"recovery path for files\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recovery-path-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recovery-path-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recovery-path-500x271.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recovery-path-768x416.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recovery-path-1536x833.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Now, if your scan is taking too long, you do have the option to pause and resume it at a later time. Just click on <b>Recent Sessions <\/b>on the left sidebar to resume the latest scan that you did.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>If this software suits your needs, try upgrading to the PRO version for $89 so you can utilize its full features. Visit the <a href=\"\/\">official website<\/a> if you want more information about Disk Drill.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_rm_file_from_windows_recycle_bin_or_mac_trash\"><\/span>Recover .RM File from Windows Recycle Bin or Mac Trash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>When you accidentally delete a file, it does not immediately or permanently disappears from your system. Instead, it goes to the Trash or Recycle Bin. So, you can also recover your deleted .RM file from these folders.<\/p>\r\n<p>For <b>Mac Trash:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #1<\/b><\/span> Launch the Trash app by double-clicking the icon from your Dock.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #2<\/b><\/span> Browse through the folder to look for the missing file. You can filter this by name, date modified, size, or kind. <\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #3<\/b><\/span> Once you\u2019ve found the file, right-click the file name and select Put Back.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40986 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/put-back-rm-files-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Select put back in Mac Trash.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/put-back-rm-files-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/put-back-rm-files-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/put-back-rm-files-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/put-back-rm-files-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/put-back-rm-files-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #4<\/b><\/span> The file will be brought back to its original location.<\/p>\r\n<p>For <b>Windows Recycle Bin:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #1<\/b><\/span> Start by opening Recycle Bin on your desktop. You can also launch it by clicking the Windows icon on the lower-left side of the screen.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #2<\/b><\/span> Recycle Bin will show you all of your deleted files. You can look for your deleted .RM file by typing in the keyword, or by sorting the files by name, date deleted, or the type of file.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #3<\/b><\/span> Right-click on the file that you want to get back, then select Restore.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-blue border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40982 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rm-file-restore-windows-recycle-bin-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"restore rm file on windows \" width=\"2048\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rm-file-restore-windows-recycle-bin-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rm-file-restore-windows-recycle-bin-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rm-file-restore-windows-recycle-bin-500x293.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rm-file-restore-windows-recycle-bin-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rm-file-restore-windows-recycle-bin-1536x900.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #4<\/b><\/span> You can now access the retrieved file from its original location.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"restore_from_a_recent_files_folder\"><\/span>Restore from a Recent Files folder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>The Recent files folder in Mac is another destination where you can retrieve recently used, modified, or even those files that we forgot to save. If you were recently working with an unsaved .RM file, there\u2019s a big chance that you can still find it in the Recent files folder.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>You can access the Recent files folder in two ways.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #1<\/b><\/span> First, through Finder. Launch the Finder from your dock. On the left panel, you will see Recents under Favorites. All the recent files will be displayed here, and you can arrange them according to the type of file. <\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40992 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recents-files.jpg\" alt=\"Recents through finder.\" width=\"1957\" height=\"995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recents-files.jpg 1957w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recents-files-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recents-files-500x254.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recents-files-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recents-files-1536x781.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1957px) 100vw, 1957px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #2<\/b><\/span> The other method is through the Apple icon. Click the small Apple icon located on the top-left corner of the screen, and hover to Recent Items. It will display all the applications and documents that you recently opened or modified.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40987 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recent-items.jpg\" alt=\"Recent items through apple logo.\" width=\"1369\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recent-items.jpg 1369w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recent-items-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recent-items-500x270.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/recent-items-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1369px) 100vw, 1369px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recover_using_time_machine\"><\/span>Recover Using Time Machine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Regularly backing up your files is a habit that you have to instill in yourself. If your files are backed up, it will be easier for you to retrieve lost or missing files. Time Machine is Mac\u2019s built-in backup app where you can schedule regular backups hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>It is recommended to have a dedicated backup drive because when a drive gets full, Time Machine will delete older backups to make space for new ones.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>If you are already backing up your files using Time Machine, here\u2019s how you can retrieve a deleted .RM file using the app:<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #1<\/b><\/span> First, launch the Time Machine app. To do this, you can search for \u201cTime Machine\u201d on Spotlight.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #2<\/b><\/span> Time Machine will then display all the backed up files.<\/p>\r\n<p><img class=\"border-gray border-radius-10 aligncenter wp-image-40990 size-full\" src=\"\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/time-machine-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"All backed up files through time machine.\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/time-machine-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/time-machine-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/time-machine-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/time-machine-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleverfiles.com\/howto\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/time-machine-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #3<\/b><\/span> Search for the files that you want to bring back. There is also a preview option so you can check the file before restoring it.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"title_sc_bg\"><span class=\"title_shortcode_bg\"><b>Step #4<\/b><\/span> Once you\u2019ve found the file, select Restore. The file will be brought back to its original folder location.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_to_open_rm_files_on_mac_and_windows\"><\/span>How to Open .RM files on Mac and Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>You can launch a .RM file extension using several devices, but most of the time, you need to have an opener or a third-party app to do so.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Whether you\u2019re using Windows or Mac, there are several applications available that will let you open a .RM file.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>For Windows, try the following software:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>File Viewer Plus<\/li>\r\n\t<li>RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud<\/li>\r\n\t<li>VideoLAN VLC media player<\/li>\r\n\t<li>GRETECH GOM Player<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Applian Replay Converter<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Online Media Technologies AVS Video Converter<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you are using Mac, these software will work with .RM files:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>RealNetworks RealPlayer Cloud<\/li>\r\n\t<li>VideoLAN VLC media player<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Eltima Elmedia Player<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>While there are a few methods to recover a deleted .RM file, it\u2019s always best to prevent file loss in the first place. Regularly backing up your files and keeping your device safe will help you a lot. But don&#8217;t worry if your files get lost one way or another, because there are several ways to try and get them back.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>You can try using software such as Disk Drill to recover lost .RM files. You can also try the DIY data recovery methods listed here. If all else fails, your best bet is to contact a data recovery professional to help resolve your issue.\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What is a .RM File? The Real Media file format, more commonly known as .RM, is a multimedia format developed by Real Networks that contains a combination of a RealAudio (RA) and RealVideo (RV). 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