INF File Extension

INF file extension is created by Developer, also known as Setup Information File. INF has been classified as Settings Files. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open INF files in MacroMates TextMate program.

Setup Information File Type

Setup Information File Type
Extension	.inf
Developer	Not Available
Popularity	5.0 (63 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/inf
Default Program	MacroMates TextMate
Category	Settings Files
Format	Text
Updated	4/1/2024

What is a INF File Type?

The INF files are similar to .INI files and are commonly used to install device drivers. They contain the name and location of the driver, information about the version of the driver and information about the registry.

INF files can, unfortunately, be infected by viruses since they can be activated without any intervention. You shouldn't try to open them manually to be safe.

Free online INF Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .INF (Setup Information File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to INF, merge, split and compare the INF files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

INF Converter

Open INF

Edit INF

Compare INF Files

Merge INF Files

Split INF Files

INF Metadata Viewer

INF Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Setup Information File .INF File Extensions while opening the .INF files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open INF Files?

You must have supported software programs installed for Setup Information File on your system such as MacroMates TextMate.
Associate default Macromates MacroMates TextMate program for *.inf (Setup Information File) files.

Associate INF Default Program on Windows
1. Right-click a *.INF (e.g example.inf) file and click Open With.
2. In the Open with dialog box, click Macromates MacroMates TextMate program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .inf files.
Associate INF Default Program on MacOs
1. Click *.INF (e.g example.inf) file and click information -> Open With.
2. In the programs list, click Macromates MacroMates TextMate program Or other appropriate program that you want.
3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .MacroMates TextMate extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related INF File Extensions

INF default file extension is .INF and other similer related extensions are:

.inetloc file extension .info file extension .adb file extension .as file extension .asm file extension .bash_profile file extension .bashrc file extension .bib file extension .bsh file extension .c file extension .cfg file extension .cfg file extension .cgi file extension .conf file extension .config file extension .cpp file extension .d file extension .dbm file extension .dtd file extension .erl file extension .f file extension .go file extension .groovy file extension .h file extension .hh file extension .hs file extension .inc file extension .java file extension .js file extension .lhs file extension .lisp file extension .lua file extension .m file extension .m4 file extension .markdown file extension .md file extension .ml file extension .p file extension .pas file extension .pch file extension .pde file extension .php file extension .pl file extension .pm file extension .pod file extension .profile file extension .properties file extension .py file extension .r file extension .rb file extension .rbw file extension .rhtml file extension .rjs file extension .rst file extension .s file extension .scpt file extension .sql file extension .src file extension .strings file extension .sty file extension .tcl file extension .tld file extension .tmbundle file extension .tmlanguage file extension .tmproj file extension .tmtheme file extension .tsv file extension .txt file extension .xml file extension .xq file extension .xql file extension .xqm file extension .xquery file extension .xslt file extension .yml file extension

All Platform Software Programs for INF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the INF files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open INF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft

Open INF File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	MacroMates TextMate 2 for MacOs	Commercial	MacroMates

Open INF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer

Open INF file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open INF file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open INF file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About INF - Setup Information File

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Updated 4/1/2024

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