File Extension Database

Open GSM File

The GSM extension is used to store digital audio raw data files on a computer or mobile device by direct recording.

This file format is generally used in mobile phones.

The GSM file format was specifically designed for telephone use and optimized for self-voice recording of any type of telephone conversation.

GSM files can be compressed and uncompressed for the purpose of reducing storage size.

GSM files are losslessly compressed, consisting of a stream of bits encoded in audio format.

GSM, however, is generally based on an audio data format or container with a defined storage layer.

Software to open and work with a GSM file

Typical GSM application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"

Typical GSM mime types:

audio/x-gsm

Frequently used application names to open GSM files:

QuickTime

Frequently associated Windows objects:

QuickTime.gsm

How Can I Open GSM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GSM file is to find a GSM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GSM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GSM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GSM file opener then try to search online for "GSM viewer", "application to open GSM file" or "open GSM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GSM file

How Can I Open GSM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GSM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GSM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GSM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GSM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GSM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GSM file then try to search for "GSM viewer", "application to open GSM file" or "read GSM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GSM file

How Can I Open GSM File on Android

If you downloaded a GSM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GSM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GSM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GSM viewer", "GSM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GSM File on iPhone or iPad

To open GSM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GSM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GSM". This way you can find apps which can open GSM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GSM viewer" or "GSM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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