DEX file extension - Google Android compiled executable
What is dex file? How to open dex files?
File extension dex is related to the Dalvik Virtual Machine system.
Dalvik is a core part of Google Android operating system and used to run applications written for Android.
A .dex file contains compiled JAVA source code to Dalvik Executable format.
Compiled dex file included as part of apk archives with other resources, such as settings, graphics, sounds etc. which are needed by Dalvik to run the application.
Updated: November 13, 2023
The default software associated to open dex file:
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Android SDK provides the tools and libraries necessary to begin developing applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).
Android SDK was replaced by Android Studio development tool.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
SDK Tools is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.
SDK Tools contains
- Android SDK Tools
- Android SDK Platform-tools
- Android SDK Build-tools
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Eclipse with ADT (Android Development Tools) Plugin is officially supported integrated development environment (IDE) for creating of new applications for Google Android operating system. Eclipse is also used to develop applications in JAVA, C/C++, PHP, COBOL, Perl, Python etc. Eclipse is distributed as free and open source software.
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Mac
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Eclipse with ADT (Android Development Tools) Plugin is officially supported integrated development environment (IDE) for creating of new applications for Google Android operating system.
Google Android SDK Tools for Mac
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
SDK Tools for Mac is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Linux
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Eclipse with ADT Plugin for Linux is official IDE that allows programmers to develop applications for Google Android operating system.
Google Android SDK Tools for Linux
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
SDK Tools for Linux is a downloadable component for the Android SDK. It includes the complete set of development and debugging tools for the Android SDK.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Android SDK provides the tools and libraries necessary to begin developing applications that run on Android-powered devices (mobile phones, tablets etc.).
Android SDK for Linux was replaced by Android Studio development tool.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
Android Studio is the official IDE for Android application development, based on IntelliJ IDEA.
Company or developer:
Google Inc.
A popular operating system for smart phones and tablet computers developed by the Google. Android is based on the Linux kernel. Basic Android's applications are closely related to Google account and services such as Gmail, Calendar, Maps, YouTube, etc.
Applications for Android are written in Java source code but finally compiled for Android Dalvik virtual machine. In Android 4.4 and later is used new runtime environment called Android Runtime (ART) with JIT compiler.
New applications for Android are available on the Google Play a one of the basic applications in clean Android installation.
Google Android operating system versions:
- Android 9 Pie
- Android 8 O (Oreo)
- Android 7 Nougat
- Android 6 Marshmallow
- Android 5 Lollipop
- 4.4.x KitKat
- 4.3.x Jellybean
- 4.2.x Jellybean
- 4.1.x Jellybean
- 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
- 3.x.x Honeycomb
- 2.3.x Gingerbread
- 2.2 Froyo
- 2.1 Eclair
- 1.6 Donut
- 1.5 Cupcake
List of software applications associated to the .dex file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dex file, edit dex file, convert dex file, view dex file, play dex file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open dex file - Google Android compiled executable
Programs supporting the exension dex on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open dex file action.