Extended Module
General Information
| Title | XM File Extension |
| Extension | .xm |
| Full Form | Extended Module |
| File Type | Audio Module File |
| Developer | Triton |
| MIME Type | audio/x-xm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store music |
| Additional Functions | Playback in software |
| Features | Patterns, Instruments, Samples |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on samples |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Music Production | Yes |
| Video Game Soundtracks | Yes |
| Demo Scene | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Rare |
| Best Practices | Safe sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1994 |
| Associated with | FastTracker II |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .mod, .it, .s3m |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 OpenMPT |
Free | Windows |
| XMPlay |
Free | Windows |
| MilkyTracker |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |