.DBG File Extension

Debug File

The DBG file extension can be found in other file types. The DBG format was developed by N/A. Opening or changing DBG files is often done in Oracle Database. Tools to work with DBG files are: DBG File...

General Information

Title DBG File Extension
Extension .dbg
Full Form Debug File
File Type Debugging Information File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store debug information
Additional Functions Facilitate debugging
Features Symbolic information, Machine code correlation

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on program
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Indirectly

Use Cases

Software Debugging Yes
Performance Analysis Yes
Error Diagnosis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive information exposure
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Depends on development tool

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pdb, .map, .dmp

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid editions Windows
GCC Free Various
GDB Free Various