Tips to open GSM file

Can't open the GSM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GSM files as well as a list of programs that support GSM files.

GSM file extension

File Name Global System For Mobile Audio Format
File Category Audio Files

The GSM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GSM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GSM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is GSM file?

The file with the extension GSM is the Audio Files file type. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Global System For Mobile Audio Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. The VLC media player, Smart Converter, SoX Wrap programs will also handle the file when the NCH Switch program does not fulfill its role.

How to open GSM file?

An often recurring problem with Global System For Mobile Audio Format is that GSM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that GSM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GSM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install NCH Switch

The first step is to check if the computer has the NCH Switch program installed. To do this, enter the name NCH Switch into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file GSM.

Step 2. Create association of NCH Switch with GSM files

If, despite the installed application, the GSM file does not start in the NCH Switch application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the GSM file with the NCH Switch program.

Step 3. Update NCH Switch to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the NCH Switch program, it is possible that Global System For Mobile Audio Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GSM file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the GSM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the GSM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GSM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GSM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair GSM file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted GSM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the GSM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GSM to close. However, some background programs may block the GSM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.