File Extension Database

Open DLM File

A DLM file is an incomplete file downloaded from the Internet using the Akamai Download Manager.

About Akamai Download Manager

Akamai Download Manager, is software developed by Adobe Inc. which is an integral part of some Adobe product downloads, and provides file downloads especially for large file sizes.

The software also allows you to pause and resume downloads, and automatically starts to install your product when the download is complete.

The Akamai Download Manager software has different behaviors for each operating system, all automated, for example, on Windows, Akamai downloads an EXE file.

In some cases and for some especially large Windows products, Akamai also downloads a .7z file.

On macOS, Akamai downloads a single DMG file, which is the macOS executable.

Function of the DLM file

The DLM file is temporarily saved while the file is downloading, and once the download is complete, the DLM extension is replaced with the original file extension, automatically.

The DLM file is typically used for large file downloads and improves both the efficiency and reliability of the download process.

It is important to note that if the Akamai Download Manager does not automatically replace the DLM extension with that of the original file, the file extension can be changed manually after the download is complete.

Software to open and work with a DLM file

Since the DLM file is a temporary file, opening it manually is not necessary (and is not recommended) as it may corrupt the download or the original file, however, below is the link to the appropriate software package to work with these types of files:

How Can I Open DLM File on Windows

How Can I Open DLM File on Mac OS

How Can I Open DLM File on Android

If you downloaded a DLM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

How to Open DLM File on iPhone or iPad

To open DLM File on iOS device follow steps below:

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