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Basic information about DEV file

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

There are 4 file types using the DEV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DEV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DEV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DEV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DEV file?
  • How to open a DEV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DEV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DEV file?
  • How to convert DEV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DEV file format?


1.Detail information about DEV file extension: Windows Device Driver File

File type Windows Device Driver File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description DEV file is a Windows Device Driver File. Device information file that allows communication between certain hardware devices and Windows operating system; often installed using the software CD included with the hardware; may also be pre-installed as part of the Windows operating system.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEV files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows

macOS		 Parallels Desktop for Mac with Windows installed


2.Detail information about DEV file extension: Dev-C++ Project File

File type Dev-C++ Project File Category Developer Files
Developer Bloodshed File format N/A
Description DEV file is a Dev-C++ Project File developed by Bloodshed.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEV files

Windows		 BloodshedSoftware Dev-C++
Orwell Dev-C++


3.Detail information about DEV file extension: Device Independent TeX

File type Device Independent TeX Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DEV file is a Device Independent TeX.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEV files


4.Detail information about DEV file extension: E-sword Devotional File

File type E-sword Devotional File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DEV file is a E-sword Devotional File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DEV files

Windows		 e-Sword
eSword 9 Converter



How to convert DEV files to another file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for DEV files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DEV to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DEV to BRPX DEV to DEVPAK DEV to DEVX


How to convert another files to DEV file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to DEV file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DEV conversion, you may use the option.

CMTX to DEV


Can't open a DEV 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.DEV”。

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 DEV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DEV 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.