Basic information about SYM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SYM（*.SYM or *.sym）, 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 SYM file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the SYM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SYM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SYM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SYM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SYM file?
  • How to open a SYM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SYM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SYM file?
  • How to convert SYM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SYM file format?


1.Detail information about SYM file extension: Symbols File

File type Symbols File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description SYM file is a Symbols File. Developer file used by software development applications; saves non-essential information for the actual program binary executable files, but instead contains symbols that can be used for gathering program information while debugging; can include function and variable names and other useful debugging information.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SYM files

Windows		 Eclipse CDT
Eclipse IDE
Harvard Graphics ChartXL
Lotus Freelance Graphics
Microsoft Windows
P-CAD
PCLTool SDK
Pro/Engineer
SolidWorks
TatukGIS Editor

macOS		 Eclipse CDT
GDB
Eclipse IDE

Linux		 Eclipse CDT
GDB
Eclipse IDE


2.Detail information about SYM file extension: gEDA Symbol File

File type gEDA Symbol File Category CAD Files
Developer gEDA File format Text
Description SYM file is a gEDA Symbol File developed by gEDA.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SYM files

macOS
 gEDA

Linux		 gEDA


3.Detail information about SYM file extension: TatukGIS Symbols File

File type TatukGIS Symbols File Category GIS Files
Developer TatukGIS File format N/A
Description SYM file is a TatukGIS Symbols File developed by TatukGIS.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SYM files

Windows		 TatukGIS Viewer



Can't open a SYM 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.SYM”。

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 SYM extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SYM 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 SYM 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 SYM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SYM 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 SYM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the SYM 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.