.DSYM File Extension

Xcode Debug Symbols File

Developer Apple
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What is a DSYM file?

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."

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DWARF stands for "Debugging with Attributed Record Formats." It is used by Xcode to generate debug symbols, which can be stripped from the final executable before distribution.

DSYM files have a ".dSYM" extension.

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Programs that open or reference DSYM files

Mac
Updated August 24, 2009

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