DMP File

What are DMP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DMP file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your DMP files.

What is a DMP file?

DMP files have multiple uses, and Windows Memory Dump is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Windows Memory Dump File

Files that contain the .dmp file extension contain data that has been "dumped" from the memory space of a computer program. These files are often created when an error occurs, or a program crashes. A DMP file can be used by technical professionals or advanced computer users to troubleshoot system errors and other application issues. Windows saves its DMP files in a proprietary format and uses them to debug system applications.

How to open DMP files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DMP file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DMP file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different DMP openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: February 20, 2024

All known file formats using extension .DMP

While Windows Memory Dump File is a popular type of DMP-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .DMP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

DC2N Commodore Tape Dump File

We know that one DMP format is DC2N Commodore Tape Dump File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Disk Imploder Compressed Disk Image

We know that one DMP format is Disk Imploder Compressed Disk Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Oxford Instruments Electron Microscope Image Tile

We know that one DMP format is Oxford Instruments Electron Microscope Image Tile. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Tasmota Firmware For ESP8266 Configuration Dump File

We know that one DMP format is Tasmota Firmware For ESP8266 Configuration Dump File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DMP files. Remember, different programs may use DMP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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