How to open .conf file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .conf file. The full name of the file is Unix Configuration File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.conf file extension (Unix Configuration File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Settings Files N/A Unix Configuration File
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Programs using this file extension: .conf
ADS OS Software
MAC OS
MAC
  • MacroMates TextMate
Linux
Linux
  • Referenced by the Unix operating system
  • GNU Emacs
  • Pico
  • Vi

.conf file extension (Generic Configuration File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Settings Files N/A Generic Configuration File
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Programs using this file extension: .conf
OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Notepad
  • Microsoft WordPad
  • gVim
  • Other text editor
MAC OS
MAC
  • Apple TextEdit
  • MacroMates TextMate
  • Bare Bones TextWrangler
  • Other text editor
Linux
Linux
  • GNU Emacs
  • gedit
  • Other text editor


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  • How to open .conf file?
  • What is .conf file?
  • How can I convert .conf file?
  • Where can I find informations about .conf file extension? (for example on the File Extension website)
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