DSYM

Basic information about DSYM file

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

There are 1 file types using the DSYM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DSYM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DSYM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DSYM file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about DSYM file extension: Xcode Debug Symbols File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DSYM files
File type	Xcode Debug Symbols File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Apple	File format	N/A
Description	DSYM file is a Xcode Debug Symbols File developed by Apple. Debugging information file generated by Apple's Xcode development software; produced during the debugging process if the Debug Information Format is set to "DWARF with dSYM;" saved in a package format that can be opened by right-clicking the file and selecting "Show Package Contents."
macOS	Apple Xcode

Can't open a DSYM 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.DSYM”。

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 DSYM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the DSYM 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.