.PSM File Extension

PSM files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Solid Edge Sheet Metal File

The PSM file is a Solid Edge Sheet Metal Document. Solid Edge provides functionality for mechanical engineers. It has solid modeling, assembly modeling, and drafting features. The PSM format details a...

General Information

Title PSM File Extension
Extension .psm
Full Form Solid Edge Sheet Metal File
File Type CAD File
Developer Siemens PLM Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function 3D sheet metal design
Additional Functions Model fabrication, Data management
Features Parametric, Feature-based

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Manufacturing Yes
Construction Yes
Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1996
Latest Version Solid Edge 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .par, .asm, .dft

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Solid Edge Paid Windows

Type 2: Protracker Studio Module

The ProTracker Studio Module (PSM) file format is used for the music in several games. The format was named after the ProTracker program. PSM has two versions. One version is used by Jazz Jackrabbit, ...

General Information

Title PSM File Extension
Extension .psm
Full Form Protracker Studio Module
File Type Audio Track Module
Developer Unknown
MIME Type audio/x-mod

File Function

Primary Function Store music
Additional Functions Playback sequences
Features Multi-track, Pattern-based

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on samples
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Game Development Yes
Retro Computing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Popular Period 1990s

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mod, .xm, .s3m, .it

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OpenMPT Free Windows
MilkyTracker Free Windows, Mac, Linux
XMPlay Free Windows

Type 3: Prism Document

A psm file extension is related to the SiSense Prism software. The psm file contains saved documents from Prism. There are other file types using the PSM extension. A psm file is a Protracker Studio M...

General Information

Title PSM File Extension
Extension .psm
Full Form Prism Document
File Type 3D Model File
Developer Ulead Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store 3D models
Additional Functions Contain textures, animations
Features 3D graphics, animation support

File Characteristics

Quality High detail
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

3D Animation Yes
Video Editing Yes
Graphic Design Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Discontinued

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .3ds, .max, .obj

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Ulead COOL 3D Commercial Windows
Ulead COOL 3D Studio Commercial Windows
Ulead MediaStudio Pro Commercial Windows