.GEM File Extension

File Type 1

RubyGems Package

Developer Ruby
Popularity
3.5  |  20 Votes
Category Developer Files
Format N/A

What is a GEM file?

Package that may contain Ruby programs and libraries; saved in a self-contained format called a "gem;" can be installed using the RubyGems package manager application included with the Ruby software.

More Information

Ruby GEM files can be installed using the "gem install GEMNAME [options]" command. You may also use the "gem list -r -d" command to list the gems installed on a network.

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Programs that open GEM files

Windows
Mac
Linux
Updated September 21, 2009
File Type 2

GEM Metafile

Developer GEM
Popularity
2.0  |  8 Votes
Category Vector Image Files
Format N/A

What is a GEM file?

Vector image format used by GEM Draw, a basic drawing program for PCs; GEM stands for "Graphical Environment Manager," and was a windowing system used by Atari ST computers and some Windows-based computers.

Programs that open or reference GEM files

Windows
GEM Draw, Paint, or Publisher
Mac
MacLink Plus
Updated February 21, 2007
File Type 3

Ventura Publisher Document

Developer Corel
Popularity
2.3  |  3 Votes
Category Page Layout Files
Format N/A

What is a GEM file?

Vector-based metafile format used by Ventura Publisher, a business-oriented desktop publishing program; originally developed by Ventura Software, but acquired by Corel in 1993.

More Information

NOTE: Corel Ventura is no longer developed.

Programs that open GEM files

Windows
Corel Ventura  —  Discontinued
Updated August 12, 2015

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