Open SLM file

SLM files: what are they and how do I open them?

Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
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.slm file type #1: Gallery Lock hidden media

Files with slm extension can be found as hidden files on SD cards of Android devices. These are files hidden using the Gallery Lock app for Android.

Further details:

File extension slm is nowadays mainly related to Gallery Lock, an app for Android that allows users to hide photos and other pictures on their smartphones.

The slm file represents somewhat altered version of the original "hidden" picture which is located in a hidden folder on the SD card in the following location:

/mnt/sdcard/.gallery_lock/

Basically, the 1024 bytes of data is added to the begging on the image (*.jpg in most cases) and the extension is renamed to slm.

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Gallery Lock

A picture hiding app for Android

.slm file type #2: Second Life mesh asset

An slm file extension is associated with the Second Life and used for its mesh asset files.

Further details:

The slm file extension is associated with the Second Life, a life simulation on-line computer game for Microsoft Windows operating system.

The slm file stores mesh assets used to visualize 3D models in Second Life.

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Second Life icon

Second Life

An online open virtual world game

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.slm" has the file extension "slm". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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