How to convert your PM6 file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your PM6 file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PM6 to another file type
The converter easily converts your PM6 file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- PM6 to PDF
- PM6 to INDD
- PM6 to QXP
- PM6 to PUB
- PM6 to PMD
- PM6 to PM7
- PM6 to PM8
- PM6 to PM9
- PM6 to PM10
- PM6 to PM11
- PM6 to OMP
- PM6 to P65
Convert a file to PM6
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PM6 file type—in the best quality.
- MDI to PM6
- PUB to PM6
- PDP to PM6
- PM4 to PM6
- P65 to PM6
- COMIC to PM6
- WEBTEMPLATE to PM6
- PMD to PM6
- SPUB to PM6
- INDD to PM6
- PM5 to PM6
- QXP to PM6
About PM6 files
PM6 files, associated with Adobe PageMaker 6.0, represent a bygone era of desktop publishing. These files are proprietary and were primarily used for creating layouts for publications like brochures, newsletters, and reports. However, due to its obsolescence, converting PM6 files to more accessible formats is often necessary.
Conversion Options: Converting PM6 files can be challenging due to their outdated nature. However, Adobe InDesign is a viable option for opening and converting these files, as it was designed as a successor to PageMaker. Once opened in InDesign, PM6 files can be saved as PDF, EPS, or various other formats, which enhance accessibility and usability. Software like QuarkXPress can also handle PageMaker files indirectly by importing the converted formats like PDF.
Considerations and Challenges: The conversion process may not be perfect. Complex layouts, fonts, and embedded graphics in PM6 files can pose challenges, often requiring manual adjustments post-conversion. Additionally, Adobe discontinued PageMaker support, leading to compatibility issues on modern systems.
Drawbacks of PM6 Files: The PM6 format is largely unsupported today, leading to difficulties in accessing and sharing content. The proprietary nature of the format limits its usability across different platforms and software.
For a hassle-free experience, consider using the user-friendly Convert.Guru platform, where you can simply drag-and-drop your PM6 files for conversion into various formats. Despite PM6's limitations, file conversion is made easy with Convert.Guru, allowing you to effortlessly transform outdated files into modern, widely-compatible formats.
The PM6 Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best PM6 converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.