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

file 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.

.file file type #1: Generic data

Files with file extension are usually just a generic files, or files without file extension. These can be used by various apps and operating systems.

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File extension file means generic file, or file without file extension.

Generic files, or files without file extension is related to various operating systems, like Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X (macOS), Linux etc. as well as apps.

Generic files often stored data used for internal purposes of system, or app. However, you can try to open it by drag and drop to app that you think is able to open file. Also you can use File → Open option in app.

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Microsoft Windows

A series of operating systems developed by Microsoft

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macOS

A Unix-based desktop operating system for Apple Mac computers

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Linux operating systems

A free open source operating system based on UNIX

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Unix

A multi-tasking operating system for various platforms

.file file type #2: AS/400 physical data

A .file suffix is related to the AS/400 server operating system.

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The .file file extension was used in AS/400 (Application System/400). It is a server operating system created by IBM in 1988 and later renamed to eServer iSeries.

The .file file stores various data used for internal purposes.

We are sorry, there is currently no specific software link to open this kind of file.

.file file type #3: macOS (OS X) data

A file extension is related to the Mac OS X (macOS) operating system.

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The file extension is associated with the Mac OS X (macOS), an Unix based operating system for Mac and MacBook Pro computers developed by Apple, Inc.

The .file files store some kind of data used by OS X (macOS) system.

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macOS

A Unix-based desktop operating system for Apple Mac computers

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Mac OS X

Unix-based operating system for Apple Mac computers

.file file type #4: Spotify cache

A file file extension is related to the Spotify, a multimedia streaming service for various platforms.

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The file file extension is associated with the Spotify, an audio, video streaming application for various platforms and on-line service on the Internet.

The file file contains data cache stored on local storage of computer created by Spotify app.

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Spotify

An on-line music streaming service and multimedia platform

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.file" has the file extension "file". 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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In our database, we have collected a huge number of different file extensions, detailed descriptions, and programs that can be used to open or otherwise work with the file extensions listed in our database.
This database is an invaluable resource for users who want to understand better file extensions and what they can do with them. It also allows users to know different file types with the same purpose.

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We have verified every software listed in our database. The software listed in our database includes links to the developer's or software's website. These links should allow you to download the right program for each file type. Using verified software from reputable sources helps minimize the risk of malware and viruses infecting your computer.