NM2 File Extension

NM2 file icon

Navitel Map Format

  • File Type nm2
  • Developer Navitel
  • Popularity
    4.1 (41 vote)
  • Application GPSMapEdit
  • Category GIS Files
  • Format Binary

What is a NM2 file?

Files with the NM2 extension are specifically tied to Navitel Map Format, a GIS Files type, and there are 247 files in this category.

Navitel, the developer of the Navitel Map Format (NM2), has released file format and programs designed to handle them.

NM2 files are supported by Windows, as well as mobile phones such as Apple iOS, Android and Windows Phone. There are 2 programs available to convert a NM2 file, including popular tools like GPSMapEdit and Navitel Navigator.

File Signature

HEX code: 47 4E 54 4D 0B 00 00 00. ASCII code: GNTM.

How to open a NM2 file?

If you are having trouble opening a NM2 file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

GPSMapEdit and Navitel Navigator stand out as the preferred programs to manage NM2 files effectively. To install the latest version of GPSMapEdit on your computer, visit the Galichsky website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

Once the process is complete, GPSMapEdit should take over as the default application for NM2 files.

Set GPSMapEdit as the default NM2 program

Change Default Program on Mac

  1. Right click or Control + left click on the desired NM2 file;
  2. Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
  3. At the bottom of the window, you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, will be set to "Recommended Programs";
  4. Choose "All Programs" in this menu and search for GPSMapEdit. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

Set default programs for Windows

  1. To get started, right-click your NM2 file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
  2. In the pop-up window, select the GPSMapEdit application;
  3. Check the "Always use this application" checkbox, and then click "OK" to apply the selected application as the default for opening NM2 files.

Solve problems with NM2 files

Rest assured, any issues with NM2 files can typically be addressed with simple software adjustments. See the tips below for help.

How can I determine if my NM2 file is damaged?

NM2 gis files that have become corrupted may display one or more of the following symptoms:

  • Trying to work with the archive in GPSMapEdit or other programs causes instability or program crashes;
  • Error notifications appear during file manipulation;
  • The file does not open correctly or displays error messages;
  • An unexplained increase in the size of the NM2 file;

Why does GPSMapEdit crash?

Insufficient software updates are a likely cause of GPSMapEdit crashes. Be sure to install the latest updates for Galichsky products.

Restarting your computer will solve many common problems, which is why it’s the first thing you should do before changing any settings related to the software.

How to repair a corrupted NM2 file?

Start a data recovery program and open the damaged NM2 file. Then, choose the "Repair" option from the menu. Please wait patiently for the recovery process to finish as it will automatically repair the damaged gis files.