Opening GSM Files

The GSM file type is primarily associated with ArchiCAD.

GSM	File extension: GSM
	File type:	CAD file

What is a GSM file

GSM files mostly belong to ArchiCAD. GSM files have multiple specialized uses. They are not one uniform format but are applied differently depending on their origin.

ArchiCAD Object File: This version is a BIM model file used in architecture. It stores building design data and is managed by ArchiCAD. More information is available at BIM Components and Graphisoft.

Raw GSM Audio Data File: This file contains compressed audio data. It is handled by GSM players and used in telephony.

3D Model File: A variant of the format works with 3D modeling tools such as 3D Studio Max. Details can be found at Autodesk 3ds Max Overview.

GoldSim Simulation Model: This use of the file supports simulation projects in GoldSim. Visit GoldSim for further details.

FilExt.com note: The method to open and view a GSM file depends on its specific type. Use the related application to properly manage its content.

How to open a GSM file

You need a suitable software like ArchiCAD to open a GSM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your GSM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a GSM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How do you convert GSM files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit a GSM file, you can use our free Online GSM File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do so, click the "Choose your .gsm file to play" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert GSM files:

ArchiCAD
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. GSM files are often referred to as ArchiCAD cads because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ArchiCAD (Library Object) by Graphisoft R&D Software Development Rt.
ArchiCAD gives users the ability to create architecture. ArchiCAD has been designed by architects for architects. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 57 57, ASCII: WW. This file format is classified as CAD/CAM.
GoldSim (Model File) by GoldSim Technology Group
GoldSim is a platform for visualizing and dynamically simulating nearly any kind of physical, financial or organizational system. Related links: GoldSim Player
Raw GSM 6.10 Audio Stream
(Global System for Mobile Audio) The Mime types used with this association are: application/gsm, audio/gsm, audio/x-gsm, application/x-gsm.
US Robotics Modem File
Sometimes this file format is used for audio faxes. The Mime types used with this association are: application/gsm, audio/gsm, audio/x-gsm, application/x-gsm, video/x-mpeg. The identifying characters used for this association are - Hex: 52 49 46 46, ASCII: RIFF. Related links: Linux Player

GSM format details:

To find out what program is needed to open GSM files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be determined based on the file extension and the signature (the first few characters of a file). However, different programs can use the same file extension, and file extensions can be assigned incorrectly. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Our evaluation of the GSM files looks like this:

GSM is one of the most common file extensions and is used by a few programs, each with its own file format. The two most popular formats are as follows:

40% of all GSM files are associated with ArchiCAD Library Object. The content also consists of readable text fragments, which can be viewed with the help of a text editor. GSM files are between 47 KB and 11 MB in size. The file type was developed 10 years ago and is still in use today. The keywords CSD2, CSD3, MYSGCASGDAEH, DRAP, SRCM and SCNA are typical for these files. Files like these have the following tags: furniture, doors, windows, roof, table, kitchen, wall, sanitary, system and sofa.
5% of all GSM files start with the bytes ÒWz, which are crucial for this file format. They consist of illegible, cryptic characters. Most of these files are 17 KB to 870 KB in size. Such files sometimes refer to voice and anonymous.

All other GSM files (55%) have no uniform format, the following 10 formats exist: GoldSim. The category is statement, process, bank, call, card or aadhar. Just click the "Choose your .gsm file to play" button on this page to find out what your GSM file is.

Technical Data for GSM File Extension

File classification:

CAD

Identifier:

Hex: 57 57, ASCII: WW (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

gms, gesm, 3ds, mp3, zip, wav, gsn, sgm, dtx, gdm, html, bim, mov, exe, png, url, rar, jpg, mtl, pem, mde, pln, pla, dwg, dxf, obj, stl

Mime type:

model/vnd.gs-gdl

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: EFXFileType, FileType: eFax Document, AppName: eFax Messenger Plus
EXEFile: Hotpls32.exe

ProgramID: EFXFileType, FileType: eFax Document, AppName: eFax.com Microviewer
EXEFile: eFaxView.exe

ProgramID: EFXFileType, FileType: eFax.com Document, AppName: eFax.com Microviewer

ProgramID: gsm.AudioMessage, AppName: JAudio
EXEFile: Jaudio.exe

ProgramID: ICPlus, AppName: ImageEditor Plus
EXEFile: ICPlus.exe

ProgramID: IrfanView.NLM, FileType: IrfanView NLM File, AppName: IrfanView

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm, FileType: GSM Audio, AppName: QuickTime Player
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm, FileType: GSM Audio, AppName: QuickTime Player Application
EXEFile: QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 7.0.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\7.0\ACDSee7.exe %1

ProgramID: Blaze Media Pro
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Blaze Media Pro\BMP.exe %1

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.3.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger Plus 3.2\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.3.3
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger Plus 3.3\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.3.4
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger 3.4\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: EFXFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\COMMON~1\efax\HotPls32.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QUICKT~1\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: j2Messenger.Document.3.3
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\j2 Messenger Plus 3.3\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.3.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger 3.5\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: j2Messenger.Document.3.5
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\j2 Messenger 3.5\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.4.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger 4.0\J2GPlus.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Media\Video\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe %1

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\NCH Swift Sound\WavePad\wavepad.exe %L

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.4.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger 4.1\J2GPlus.exe

ProgramID: GTASA-UE
EXEFile: D:\secret\GTASA-UltimateEditor-Download2\GTASA Ultimate Editor\GTASAUltimate.exe

ProgramID: GSM
EXEFile: C:\DOKUME~1\ALEXAN~1\LOKALE~1\Temp\Rar$EX21.813\GSM-Free.com - Loader.exe

ProgramID: j2Messenger.Document.4.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\j2 Messenger 4.0\J2GPlus.exe

ProgramID: eFaxMessenger.Document.4.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\eFax Messenger 4.2\J2GPlus.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 8.0.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0\ACDSee8.exe

ProgramID: gsmfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\NCH Swift Sound\WavePad\wavepad.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.gsmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 9-S\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: IrfanView.NLM
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IrfanView\I_VIEW32.EXE

ProgramID: IrfanView.NLM
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\IRFANV~1\i_view32.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.gsmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ArchiCAD 6.5\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: QuickTime.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VistaCodecPack\QT\QuickTimePlayer.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee 9.0.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\9.0\ACDSeeQV.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee Pro.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\8.0.Pro\ACDSee8Pro.exe

ProgramID: ArchiCAD.gsmFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Graphisoft\ArchiCAD 10\ArchiCAD.exe

ProgramID: j2Messenger.Document.4.2
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\j2 Messenger 4.2\J2GPlus.exe

ProgramID: ACDSee.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ACD Systems\ACDSee\5.0\ACDSee5.exe

ProgramID: MyViewPad.gsm
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe

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a gsm CAD file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with GSM files

Associate the GSM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open cad files. Because only the current version supports the latest GSM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available ArchiCAD update.
To make sure that your GSM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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