.M File Extension
Objective-C Implementation File
Developer | Apple |
Popularity |
3.6 | 203 Votes |
What is an M file?
An M file is a class implementation file used by programs written in Objective-C. It begins with the @implementation directive and initializes variables and functions that can be referenced by other Objective-C source files. M files may also reference header (.H) files.
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Objective-C is most commonly used to implement applications for Apple's Mac OS X and iOS operating systems. Apple's Cocoa API provides the Objective-C programming interface for Mac OS X, and the iOS API provides the programming interface for the iOS platform.
Programs that open M files
MATLAB Source Code File
Developer | The MathWorks |
Popularity |
3.5 | 81 Votes |
An M file may also be a source code file used by The MathWorks MATLAB, an advanced application for analyzing data and performing mathematical computations. It may store a script, class, or an individual function in the MATLAB programming language that MATLAB users create to execute algorithms, plot graphs, and perform other mathematical operations. Since M files store plain text, you can use any text editor to open and edit them, although most users open them with MATLAB.
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MATLAB provides many features to analyze data, develop algorithms, create models, build apps, and more. One of its primary features is its high-level programming language, which scientists and engineers often use for various purposes, such as running simple data query commands or developing large-scale applications for collecting and visualizing data.
How to create an M file with MATLAB
To create an M file with MATLAB:
- Select New in the Editor tab
- Choose the type of file ("Script," "Function," etc.)
- Select Save → Save As...
- Name the file and choose the save location
- Select Save
How to open an M file
You can open an M file with The MathWorks MATLAB (multiplatform). To open an M file, select Open from the "HOME" or "EDITOR" tabs, choose the M file, then select Open.
Opening an M file with a text or source code editor
Since M files store plain text, you can open them with a text editor, such as Microsoft Notepad (Windows) or Apple TextEdit (Mac), or a source code editor. However, most users open and edit M files with MATLAB since the app provides helpful editing tools not available with third-party apps.
Programs that open M files
Mercury Source Code File
Developer | The Mercury Project |
Popularity |
3.4 | 24 Votes |
Source code file written using Mercury, a functional programming language that was developed at the University of Melbourne, Australia; saved using plain text formatting and uses syntax similar to Prolog.
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Mercury was written in order to provide a robust language for large real world applications. It includes several error-checking features not provided by other logic programming languages. For example, the language incorporates static analysis that can catch type checking errors before runtime. This enables greater assurance over the correctness of the program and also allows the compiler to generate more efficient code. However, the developer must specify each of the "type," "mode," and "determinism" constructs while programming, which is not necessarily required by other languages.
NOTE: The developmental version of the Mercury compiler is currently distributed in a source code format and does not include compiler binaries. However, a Windows port of Mercury, called winmercury, includes binaries. It also includes Vim syntax highlighting files for source code editing.
Programs that open or reference M files
Mathematica Input File
Developer | Wolfram Research |
Popularity |
3.2 | 24 Votes |
Contains functions or a set of instructions used by the Mathematica, a program for creating and running mathematical functions; saved in a text format, which can be viewed and edited with a basic text editor.
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Files named "init.m" are initialization files that contain settings that are loaded when the Mathematica program is opened.
Programs that open M files
PC-98 Game Music File
Developer | N/A |
Popularity |
3.2 | 19 Votes |
Sound file format used by Japanese PC-98 computers and emulators; contains synthesizer music that can be used as instruments to create songs; referenced in order to know what music to play.
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NOTE: In order to play M files with FMPMD2000, you need to download the WinFMP.dll and PMDWin.dll files, which are available from the same location.