STM files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Scream Tracker 2 Module
General Information
| Title | STM File Extension |
| Extension | .stm |
| Full Form | Scream Tracker Module |
| File Type | Audio Module File |
| Developer | Future Crew |
| MIME Type | audio/x-stm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store music |
| Additional Functions | Playback in tracker, Multi-track audio data |
| Features | Multiple patterns, Sample references |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on samples |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Production | Yes |
| Game Soundtracks | Yes |
| Demo Scene | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Introduced | Early 1990s |
| Superseded by | .s3m, .it, .xm |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mod, .xm, .it, .s3m |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Scream Tracker |
Free | DOS |
| OpenMPT |
Free | Windows |
| ModPlug Player |
Free | Windows |
Type 2: Exchange Streaming Media File
STM files store streamed native Internet content. When messages are accessed by a MAPI client, they are transferred to the EDB file. And converted to the native Exchange format. New messages are saved...
General Information
| Title | STM File Extension |
| Extension | .stm |
| Full Form | Exchange Streaming Media File |
| File Type | Audio/Video File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | audio/x-stm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store audio |
| Additional Functions | Store video |
| Features | Used with email |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Email Attachments | Yes |
| Exchange Server | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Attachment vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, access management |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Exchange 4.0 (1996) |
| Latest Version | Exchange 2019 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .edb, .log, .chk |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Exchange Server |
Licensed | Windows Server |
| Microsoft Outlook |
Licensed | Windows, Mac |
Type 3: The Powder Toy Stamp File
General Information
| Title | STM File Extension |
| Extension | .stm |
| Full Form | The Powder Toy Stamp File |
| File Type | Game File |
| Developer | Stanislaw K. Skowronek, The Powder Toy contributors |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store simulations |
| Additional Functions | Share, Import |
| Features | Compressed, Binary |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Varies |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Within game |
Use Cases
| Simulation Sharing | Yes |
| Gameplay Enhancement | Yes |
| Educational Purposes | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Verify source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2008 |
| Latest Version | Refer to website |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .save, .cps, .vst |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| The Powder Toy |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android |
Type 4: SSI Web Page
An STM file is an audio module saved in Scream Tracker's format. It has tracks, patterns, and instrument samples for the songs. Future Crew developed Scream Tracker's first version in the late 1980s. ...
General Information
| Title | STM File Extension |
| Extension | .stm |
| Full Form | SSI Web Page |
| File Type | Web Page File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/html |
File Function
| Primary Function | Web content |
| Additional Functions | Server-side includes |
| Features | HTML integration, Dynamic content |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on content |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Web Development | Yes |
| Dynamic Content | Yes |
| Web Templates | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection, XSS |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sanitization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1990s |
| Latest Version | Depends on IIS version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .asp, .aspx, .html |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft IIS |
Free with Windows | Windows |
 Visual Studio |
Freemium | Windows, Mac |
 Adobe Dreamweaver |
Subscription | Windows, Mac |