SME File

What are SME files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a SME 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 SME files.

What is a SME file?

A .SME file is a Samsung Kies Messages Backup file.

The SME file format is a proprietary backup file type that was developed by Samsung. Also known as Samsung Kies SMS backup files, these .sme files were created for Samsung Galaxy smartphones, Microsoft Windows PCs, and Apple Mac computers.

The data in an SME file is a backup of the SMS (short message service) text conversations that are stored in the Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

These .sme files can be copied from a Samsung Galaxy mobile device to a Microsoft Windows PC or an Apple Mac computer through the Samsung Kies application.

Samsung Kies is a data management tool that is built into Samsung Galaxy smartphones. There are also versions of this software for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac computers.

Version 2 of Kies can be used to open and view the data that is stored in these .sme files.

How to open SME files

We have identified one SME opener that is compatible with this specific type of SME file.

Programs that open Samsung Kies Messages Backup files

Last updated: December 21, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of SME files. Remember, different programs may use SME 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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