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Hello,
Could you please help me?
I have THM files, but I don't know how to open them. Thank you.
Best regards.
Windows 98 Second Edition
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  1. Asco
    Hello,
    These are thumbnails created by certain devices (Canon) when recording video. To view them, simply change the extension to .jpg.
    1. toto
      absurd:
      jpg=image
      thm=video
    2. yad
      toto: the embodiment of stupidity and ignorance. Try to do the trick before talking big.
    3. mo1979
      Hello,
      and what can we use to read the file????
    4. chris21
      perfectly accurate, ASCO; this thumbnail becomes visible and is useful on older systems (for example XP) for those who cannot display the MP4 file icon. Useless for others. Happy New Year to everyone. Christian.
  3. fifi05
    Hello everyone.
    To open a ".thm" file, you just need to rename it to ".jpg" and from there, any software can display it. Even Windows Preview.
    I hope I've been helpful. Kind regards. Philippe.
    1. lateteàtoto
      Hello,
      how to rename it if you can't open or save it? I downloaded one, but paint doesn't support it in thm, and I don't see how to rename it to jpeg.
      thank you.
    2. UsulArrakis Contributor
      hello
      right click / rename / change .thm to .jpeg
    3. lateteàtoto
      Hello, yes I was able to rename it after my post; I typed jpeg instead of thm but the file still keeps the thm extension behind jpeg. "file.jpeg.thm"
    4. Mih Yah
      workstation, tools, folder options, view, you display the extensions (unclick hide extensions). When you rename, it will be including the extension. Otherwise, it prevents renaming the extension. You see it because your PC does not recognize it, but to rename, in its current state, the usual rules apply.
    5. cmeo13
      super, thanks found THM in JPG and the LRV in MP4...
  4. samouniel
    I received a .THM file, it's a video, and I can't open it, what should I do???
    1. Mike
      In my case, THM files are images used to identify the videos captured with my Canon camera. In fact, the camera creates an image of the first filmed frame to help you identify the video stored in your camera. They are useless once transferred to your computer. If you check the properties of these files, they are only 90 KB, so they are in very low resolution.
    2. Nathalie
      @MikeA big thank you to Mike! 7 months after your message, you have just enlightened me about those pesky THM extensions. The internet does have its perks. Your explanations are clear and completely within my grasp, which isn't always easy given that my level is rather low... But I understood, and I thank you once again.
      And to those who keep asking the same question: just reread the thread from the beginning! You'll find your answer! It’s right there, in front of your eyes! Information from several months ago isn't necessarily outdated!
  6. bill
    THM files are files for my Sony Ericsson mobile phone, they are theme images for wallpapers
    I transfer them directly to the phone.
    1. MrJoey
      Hi Bill,

      You seem to know a lot about this topic.
      I just got a Sony Ericsson V600i and would like to have some other themes.
      Are there any websites that offer them for free download? Can you give me a few, please?

      Thanks in advance.
  7. sangaara
    Hi everyone
    my problem is that when I download a theme for my Sony Ericsson in thm format, an error message appears and the file is lost
    If you have a solution please
    thank you
    1. Francoise
      Hello,

      Thank you very much for the information and the link you provided, which seems very interesting to me. I imagine that with Win Rar, I will be able to open these files.

      Francoise
      1. helene
        Francoise, were you able to open your THM files with WinRAR??? I have the same problem as you and still can't do it despite downloading WinRAR... so tell me exactly what you did, it would help me, thanks!!
        helene
      2. surplus.fever
        @heleneHi
        do you have the solution to your problem? I've looked into it myself and found a trick. Could you let me know if you found it and how? For comparison, you can send a message to
        to "eusebio.sanz@club-internet.fr" thank you for your reply
        a+++
      3. oceanic64
        @surplus.feverHello.

        Just so you know, THM files can be opened with Microsoft Paint.
        That said, they are still temporary files, to check for duplicates.

        ++
      4. nicolas
        Francoise, I'm looking for information about my Sony Ericsson V600i mobile to get new themes.
    2. cardoel
      Hello,
      I have a THM file as well, but made with my camera in panoramic mode.
      When I open it with Paint, my file opens but I can only see the first part of the photo!!
      I keep looking for a way to view it in full!
      If anyone has an idea...........it would be greatly appreciated.
      Best regards,
      Nathalie
      1. Mih Yah
        he might be screwed, open it with your browser, you'll see.
    3. Narco
      Go to https://www.esato.com/logos/colour/themes.php, choose your phone, there are over 150 free themes

      I know a software that can open the themes, it's called Sonyericsson Theme Creator (it can also create them)

      Read me Theme creator V2.53 http://lusidtribe.free.fr/SE.txt

      --->Available ftpapp.kpimdp.com

      If the link is not working, come see here-->
      http://developer.sonyericsson.com/site/global/docstools/multimedia/p_multimedia.jsp
      1. Tim
        Thank you very much, thanks to you I can create my themes and it's great, thank you ^^
        1. Dondjed
          You can take a look at this link, it seems appropriate for your issue.
          http://ishtar.msi.unilim.fr/index.php?id=158
          1. benoit christine

            Dear Françoise,

            I am like you; I have a file named THM in my documents, and I am unable to open it. Could you please help me? Thank you in advance.

            Christine

            1. Mih Yah
              firefox, gimp, opens them.
              microsoft paint probably as well.
          2. octopussy
            Hello,
            Do you know if it is possible to read Flash animations on the K800i? I'm trying to find the Flash Lite software for this phone but I'm having no luck. Thank you in advance.
            2. sasuke
              I downloaded videos and I want to watch them on my camera, how can I do that? Is it possible?
              Thank you in advance.
              2. chrystelle
                I transferred it to jpg, and indeed it opens, but that said, I can’t see the video; it only shows me the image, whereas it’s the video that interests me (Canon camera).
                1. franck59
                  I have the same problem as Chrystelle with my vacation photos !!!! Please help us !!!!!!!!!!
                  1. Varykap
                    It is possible to convert THM photos with Imagesconverterplus (free)
                    unfortunately, this results in images of several kilobytes.