VMG File Extension

Programs that support VMG files

• Windows ²

Windows

• Nokia Suite
• ABC Amber Nokia Converter

How to open a VMG file?

If you can’t open a VMG file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

Nokia Suite and ABC Amber Nokia Converter are recognized as the most popular software solutions for dealing with VMG files. To set up the newest version of Nokia Suite on your device, simply go to the official Nokia website. There you can download the edition compatible with every operating system.

Once setup is done, your operating system should assign Nokia Suite as the default app for VMG files.

Set Nokia Suite as your default VMG viewer

Setting a default program by file type in Windows

1. Right-click on your VMG file, then choose the "Open with" option and select "Choose another application" from the available options;
2. From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Nokia Suite as your desired application;
3. Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening VMG files.

Set default app to open files on Mac

1. Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired VMG file to open a menu of available actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the window, where you will find the "Enable" menu. Default, "Recommended Programs" will be selected;
4. In this menu, choose "All Programs" and navigate to Nokia Suite. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default program.

How to edit a VMG file?

Editing VMG files requires installing professional software that lets you open and edit text files. Online editors have more limitations compared to dedicated Nokia Text Message programs.

List of Top VMG editors 2026

Following these criteria, we have put together a list of recommended VMG editors.

Convert to and from VMG

If you struggle with a VMG file, consider converting it to alternative formats such as CSV or other similar file types.

Converting a VMG file may not fully retain all functionality, but it is generally possible to return it to the original format.

ABC Amber Nokia Converter are offline tools that convert VMG files to other formats seamlessly and without quality loss.

Convert VMG to other file formats

• VMG to CSV

Converting Files to VMG Format

• ARC to VMG

Solving Common VMG File Challenges

If you encounter issues with VMG files, don’t worry—most can be fixed with minor software adjustments. Refer to the troubleshooting tips below.