What is a VBM file?
The .VBM file is a Veeam Backup Metadata File created by Veeam Software. It stores important data about backup tasks, virtual machines, and backup chains. This data is necessary for Veeam Backup & Replication to manage and track files correctly. However, the .VBM extension is also used for Emulator Movie Recording files by the VisualBoyAdvance emulator, mobile phone bookmark files by NTT DoCoMo, and Visio Bible Modules.
How to open VBM files?
To manage Veeam metadata, you must use Veeam Backup & Replication. The software reads the .VBM file automatically when you perform a backup or restore task. For emulator movie recordings, you load the .VBM file directly into VisualBoyAdvance-M to replay the recorded gameplay inputs.
Best practices and troubleshooting
Do not delete a .VBM file from a Veeam backup folder. If the file is missing or corrupted, the Veeam software might fail to recognize the backup chain, preventing file restoration. You can sometimes fix a missing .VBM file by scanning the backup repository again through the Veeam console.
Software and tools
Use Veeam Backup & Replication to process Veeam metadata files. For emulator game recordings, use VisualBoyAdvance-M or BizHawk. Because Veeam Backup Metadata Files are often formatted as XML data, you can open them with standard text editors like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code to read the configuration details.
Identify and view VBM files online
The viewer.online/vbm tool can analyze .VBM files to identify the exact format and creator software, inspect the file structure, extract readable text, and check whether an online preview is available. Because the .VBM extension has multiple possible meanings, viewer.online/vbm is highly useful for identifying, inspecting, and understanding .VBM files without installing software or dealing with compatibility problems.