File Extension Library


.HEAPSNAPSHOT File Extension

  • Developer by: Google Inc.
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .HEAPSNAPSHOT files and how to open them?

Can't open .HEAPSNAPSHOT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .HEAPSNAPSHOT file.

What is a .HEAPSNAPSHOT file extension?

.HEAPSNAPSHOT file extension is created by Google Inc.. .HEAPSNAPSHOT has been classified as Various data Files.

.HEAPSNAPSHOT is Heap Snapshot data

The heapsnapshot file extension is mainly related to so called Heap Snapshots, files used for profiling memory performance and fixing memory leaks.

Snapshots are initially stored in the renderer process memory. They are transferred to the DevTools on demand, when usersclick on the snapshot icon to view it.


How to open:

These files can be analyzed using Google DevTools to fix memory leaks.

How to convert:

It does not seem possible to export this file type to anything useful.

How to fix problems with .HEAPSNAPSHOT files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .HEAPSNAPSHOT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .HEAPSNAPSHOT file format
  2. You need to check the .HEAPSNAPSHOT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)