ASM files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Assembly Language Source Code File
Check documentation to see if a .s or other extension is preferred for assembly files on your system. GCC and Clang assume .s files contain assembly code. If using something else, pass an appropriate ...
General Information
| Title | ASM File Extension |
| Extension | .asm |
| Full Form | Assembly Language Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/x-asm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain assembly code |
| Additional Functions | Translate into machine code |
| Features | Low-level, Hardware-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on coding |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Software | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Performance Critical | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malware injection |
| Best Practices | Code audits, Safe macros |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1940s |
| Latest Version | Varies by assembler |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .obj, .o, .exe, .com |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid | Windows |
 MASM |
Free | Windows |
| NASM |
Free | Cross-platform |
| FASM |
Free | Windows, Linux |
 GNU Assembler (GAS) |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 2: Visual Studio Assembler Source Code File
General Information
| Title | ASM File Extension |
| Extension | .asm |
| Full Form | Assembler Source Code File |
| File Type | Source Code File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/x-asm |
File Function
| Primary Function | Contain assembly code |
| Additional Functions | Compile into machine code |
| Features | Low-level, Processor-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on code |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Software | Yes |
| Embedded Systems | Yes |
| Performance Critical | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Secure coding, Regular audits |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1981 |
| Latest Version | MASM 14.0 (2016) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .obj, .exe, .com |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
| MASM |
Free | Windows |
| NASM |
Free | Cross-platform |
Type 3: Pro/ENGINEER Assembly File
Assembly source code file created by Microsoft Visual Studio. Contains low-level source code translated directly into machine code. Used for optimizing small code segments. More difficult to write tha...
General Information
| Title | ASM File Extension |
| Extension | .asm |
| Full Form | Pro/ENGINEER Assembly File |
| File Type | CAD Assembly File |
| Developer | PTC |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store assembly data |
| Additional Functions | Reference component files |
| Features | 3D model data, Assembly structure |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Mechanical Design | Yes |
| Product Engineering | Yes |
| Manufacturing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1980s |
| Latest Version | Creo 8.0 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .prt, .drw, .slp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| PTC Creo Parametric |
Paid | Windows |
| Pro/ENGINEER |
Discontinued | Windows, Unix |
Type 4: Solid Edge Assembly File
An ASM file contains 3D objects made up of modelled parts. A single ASM file can contain multiple parts. ASM files are used by Solid Edge 3D CAD software. Siemens Solid Edge software opens these ASM f...
General Information
| Title | ASM File Extension |
| Extension | .asm |
| Full Form | Solid Edge Assembly File |
| File Type | CAD Assembly File |
| Developer | Siemens |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store assemblies |
| Additional Functions | Reference parts, Create structures |
| Features | 3D design, Hierarchical structure |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High precision |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Mechanical Design | Yes |
| Product Engineering | Yes |
| Manufacturing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | File corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backups, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Late 1990s |
| Latest Version | Depends on Solid Edge version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .par, .psm, .dft |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Solid Edge |
Paid | Windows |
| FreeCAD |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |