.GSM File Extension

GSM files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Graphic Description Language File

Learn what an GSM file is. A .GSM file is a 3D object defined using the Graphic Description Language, a method of describing 3D shapes. .GSM files are recognized by Archicad and Building Information M...

General Information

Title GSM File Extension
Extension .gsm
Full Form Graphic Description Language File
File Type Audio File
Developer European Telecommunications Standards Institute
MIME Type audio/x-gsm

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Compression, Playback
Features Compact, Lossy

File Characteristics

Quality Telephony, Low
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Voice Recording Yes
Mobile Communication Yes
Voicemail Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1988
Standardization ETSI, GSM 06.10

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .mp3, .aac

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audacity Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
Adobe Audition Subscription Windows, Mac

Type 2: Global System for Mobile Audio

General Information

Title GSM File Extension
Extension .gsm
Full Form GSM Audio File
File Type Audio File
Developer European Telecommunications Standards Institute
MIME Type audio/x-gsm

File Function

Primary Function Audio data storage
Additional Functions Telephony, Voicemail
Features Compression, Mono

File Characteristics

Quality Low, Optimized for speech
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Telecommunications Yes
Voice Mail Systems Yes
Mobile Communication Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data interception
Best Practices Encryption, Secure transmission

Historical/Version Information

Standardized 1987
Latest Update Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mp3, .wav, .amr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audacity Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
FFmpeg Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: US Robotics GSM Audio File

General Information

Title GSM File Extension
Extension .gsm
Full Form GSM Audio File
File Type Audio File
Developer US Robotics
MIME Type audio/x-gsm

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Compress speech
Features Low bit rate, Lossy compression

File Characteristics

Quality Telephony-grade
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Telephony Yes
Voice Recording Yes
Voicemail Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, File validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wav, .mp3, .aac

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audacity Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
SoX Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: MapViewer Project File

General Information

Title GSM File Extension
Extension .gsm
Full Form MapViewer Project File
File Type Project File
Developer Golden Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Save visualization state
Features Geospatial analysis, Layered maps

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Geospatial Analysis Yes
Thematic Maps Yes
Territory Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Varies with software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gsm, .gsr, .gss

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MapViewer Paid, Free trial Windows