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.dex

File Type Generic IconDalvik Executable File
File Format Proprietary (Google)
Usage Runs when opened
Popularity ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆  Common
Description

Executable file format that contains compiled code written for Android, Google's Linux-based mobile phone platform; technically referred to as a "Dalvik Executable," and can be interpreted by the Dalvik virtual machine.

DEX files can be created manually or by automatically translating compiled Java programs. Multiple DEX files are zipped into a single .APK package, which serves as the final Android application file.

Open With
Windows

IconGoogle Android Studio

macOS

IconGoogle Android Studio

Unix

IconGoogle Android Studio

Published December 10, 2008
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