PAC File Extension

PAC file extension is created by Netscape, also known as Proxy Auto-Config File. PAC has been classified as Web Files. This file is saved in a plain text format. You can open and view the contents of this file using a text editor<\/a>. You can open PAC files in Microsoft Internet Explorer program.

Proxy Auto-Config File Type

What is a PAC File Type?

PAC files are enabled in web browsers by entering the URL of the PAC file into the proxy connection settings, or by using the Proxy Auto Web protocol-Discovery (WPAD) protocol. When executed, a PAC file returns a string containing one or more proxy server URLs. The PAC files are usually hosted on a web server and named proxy.pac.S since the PAC files contain plain text. You can use a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad or Apple TextEdit to modify or view files.NOTE: The PAC file format was originally released in 1996 for use by Netscape Navigator 2.0.

Free online PAC Tools & Apps

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

PAC=10822 Converter

Open PAC=10822

Edit PAC=10822

Compare PAC=10822 Files

Merge PAC=10822 Files

Split PAC=10822 Files

PAC=10822 Metadata Viewer

PAC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Proxy Auto-Config File .PAC=10822 File Extensions while opening the .PAC=10822 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PAC Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Proxy Auto-Config File on your system such as Microsoft Internet Explorer.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program for *.pac (Proxy Auto-Config File) files.
   
   

   Associate PAC Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PAC (e.g example.pac) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .pac files.
   
   

   Associate PAC Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PAC (e.g example.pac) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Internet Explorer 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 .Microsoft Internet Explorer extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PAC File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for PAC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PAC 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 PAC File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	FMJ-Software Awave Studio 10 for Windows	Shareware	FMJ-Software
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Windows	Bundled	Microsoft
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Windows	Open Source	Mozilla
	Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 for Windows	Freeware	Microsoft
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Windows	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PAC File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for MacOs	Bundled	Microsoft
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for MacOs	Open Source	Mozilla
	Lemkesoft GraphicConverter 9 for MacOs	Shareware	Lemkesoft
	Apple Safari 12 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for MacOs	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PAC file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Linux	Open Source	Mozilla
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Linux	Freeware	XnSoft

Open PAC file on Web

Open PAC file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for iOS	Bundled	Microsoft
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for iOS	Open Source	Mozilla
	Apple Safari 12 for iOS	Bundled	Apple

Open PAC file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Microsoft Edge 80 for Android	Bundled	Microsoft
	Mozilla Firefox 75 for Android	Open Source	Mozilla

About Licensing

1. 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.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PAC - Proxy Auto-Config File

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