DUMP

Basic information about DUMP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DUMP（*.DUMP or *.dump）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DUMP file yourself.

There are 4 file types using the DUMP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DUMP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DUMP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DUMP file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DUMP file?
How to open a DUMP file?
What programs do I need to open a DUMP file?
What programs help to create and edit a DUMP file?
How to convert DUMP files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DUMP file format?

1.Detail information about DUMP file extension: Dump File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DUMP files
File type	Dump File	Category	System Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DUMP file is a Dump File. The dump file extension is mainly associated with various operating systems, like Microsoft Windows and Unix-based operating systems, like Mac OS X (macOS) and used for its core, memory, or system dump files. The dump file stores recorded state of the working memory of a computer program at a specific time for example after malfunction, termination, etc. These are typically stored in simple text format, but can also be found in binary form.
Windows	Microsoft Windows
macOS	macOS Mac OS X
Linux	Unix Linux operating systems

2.Detail information about DUMP file extension: Google BreakPad Crash Log File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DUMP files
File type	Google BreakPad Crash Log File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Google	File format	N/A
Description	DUMP file is a Google BreakPad Crash Log File developed by Google.
Windows	Google BreakPad Mozilla Firefox
macOS	Google BreakPad Mozilla Firefox
Linux	Google BreakPad Mozilla Firefox

3.Detail information about DUMP file extension: Library Symbols File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DUMP files
File type	Library Symbols File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DUMP file is a Library Symbols File.

4.Detail information about DUMP file extension: CodeWarrior File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DUMP files
File type	CodeWarrior File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	DUMP file is a CodeWarrior File.
Windows	CodeWarrior Development Studio

Can't open a DUMP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DUMP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DUMP extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DUMP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DUMP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DUMP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DUMP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DUMP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DUMP file is damaged.
Whether the DUMP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DUMP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DUMP file format is incompletely.
Whether the DUMP file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DUMP file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DUMP file.

If the DUMP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.