SYM file extension. How to open and convert files with SYM file suffix

Files with sym file extension can be typically found as various symbol libraries. Used in many programs.

There is one other file type using
the SYM file extension!

.sym - Borland C++ precompiled header

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Software that open sym file

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SYM file extension - Symbols library

What is sym file? How to open sym files?

File type specification:

Graphics file type

The sym file extension is generally used for files that contain several or more graphics symbols used in a program.

These files are used in numerous programs in different formats.

Updated: April 26, 2025

The default software associated to open sym file:

Microsoft Windows

Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation

A family of operating systems developed by Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. Currently, the latest version is Microsoft Windows 11.

Help how to open:

These files are usually imported to supported programs to add the symbols saved within it.

How to convert:

We do not know about any possible conversion for this particular file type at this time.

List of recommended software applications associated to the .sym 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 sym file, edit sym file, convert sym file, view sym file, play sym file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with sym file - Symbols library

Click on the software link(s) for more information. Suggested software applications use sym file type for internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open sym file actions.

Microsoft Windows:

Main software associated with sym file by default:
Microsoft Windows
Other suggested software:
SolidWorks
P-CAD (obsolete/discontinued)
Lotus Freelance Graphics (obsolete/discontinued)
Harvard Graphics ChartXL (obsolete/discontinued)
Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro) (obsolete/discontinued)
PCLTool SDK
TatukGIS Editor
Eclipse
VariCAD

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