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TIMER File Extension

The TIMER file extension was created by Lennart Poettering and Kay Sievers and is also known as the Systemd Unit Configuration File. TIMER is classified as a System Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open TIMER files in Microsoft Notepad program.

Systemd Unit Configuration File Type

Systemd Unit Configuration File Type
Extension .timer
Developer Lennart Poettering and Kay Sievers
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft Notepad
Category System Files
Format Text
Updated 7/1/2025

What is a TIMER File Type?

Systemd init is a set of programs included in different Linux distributions. The system is used to manage different aspects of a server. Information about when a service is activated is available in a TIMER file. A .SERVICE file contains a service. There is a corresponding SERVICE file for each TIMER file that describes the unit that is activated at the end of the timer. The files also have the same name. An example.timer file corresponds to an example.service file.

Systemd is initiated by many Linux distributions including Red Hat, Arch Linux, Fedora, CentOS, Ubuntu, Mageia, CoreOS, and Alpine Linux.

Free Online TIMER Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online TIMER tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare TIMER files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .TIMER (Systemd Unit Configuration File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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TIMER Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Systemd Unit Configuration File .TIMER File Extensions while opening the .TIMER files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open TIMER Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Systemd Unit Configuration File on your system such as Microsoft Notepad.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Notepad program for *.timer (Systemd Unit Configuration File) files.


All Platform Software Programs for TIMER File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the TIMER 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.

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Microsoft Notepad image. Microsoft Notepad 1903 for Windows Bundled Microsoft
Notepad++ image. Notepad++ 6 for Windows Freeware Notepad Plus Plus

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen TIMER File on Mac OS

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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.

TIMER file extension icon image.About TIMER - Systemd Unit Configuration File

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Updated 7/1/2025