Open CHAT file

CHAT files: what are they and how do I open them?

chat file icon Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.

.chat file type #1: Online chat configuration

A .chat file extension is related to the mIRC and other IRC chat apps. A .chat file stores configuration data.

Further details:

The chat file contains information for opening IRC channels. File includes server, port, channel name and password.

When the URL address ends with chat file extension a web browser can open IRC chat in web browser window.

MIME types:
application/x-chat

Open file with:

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mIRC

An Internet Relay Chat client for Windows

.chat file type #2: Apple iChat data

A chat file extension is related to the iChat software. A .chat file contains data.

Further details:

The chat file extension is  also used by the iChat, a communication client for Mac OS X operating system.

The .chat file contains some kind of data.

Most likely some old format without support. No further information could be found.

Open file with:

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Apple iChat

Default instant messanger in Mac OS X

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Mac OS X

Unix-based operating system for Apple Mac computers

What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.chat" has the file extension "chat". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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