.INFO File Extension
- Developer by: The GNU Project
- Category: Misc Files
What are .INFO files and how to open them?
Can't open .INFO file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .INFO file.
What is a .INFO file extension?
.INFO file extension is created by The GNU Project. .INFO has been classified as Misc Files.
.INFO is Texinfo Document
An INFO file is a formatted information document created by Texinfo, a GNU Project help document generation tool. It stores documentation in a book format with chapters, sections, and subsections and can contain up to four layers of depth.
INFO documents are used for storing software help manuals and technical books. They can be viewed with an Info viewer, such as Texinfo's Info reader or GNU Emacs.
List of all softwares that can open the Texinfo Document
File Type 2 Minecraft Forge Information File
Developer by: Forge Development Category: Game Files Format: Text
An INFO file is a data file used by Minecraft Forge, a tool that enables users to install Minecraft mods. It contains plain text information in JSON format that describes one or more mods and their properties.
NOTE: The file is stored within a .JAR or .ZIP archive that can be unzipped by programs such as 7-Zip and WinRAR. Since the INFO file contains plain text it can be edited by any text editor.
Common INFO Filenames
mcmod.info - A common name for the INFO that describes one or more mods.
List of all softwares that can open the Minecraft Forge Information File
File Type 3 Generic Information File
Category: Misc Files Format: Text
An INFO file is a generic text information file that may be included with various software programs or file downloads. It contains unformatted plain text that describes the contents of the software or download. INFO files are often used to document version information, authorship, and copyright information.
Since INFO files are saved in a text format, you can use a simple text editor to open an INFO file. Microsoft Notepad or WordPad can be used in Windows, Apple TextEdit can be used in macOS, and gedit can be used in Linux.
List of all softwares that can open the Generic Information File
| Windows | | Microsoft Notepad | | Microsoft WordPad | | Notepad++ | |
| Mac | | Apple TextEdit | | Bare Bones TextWrangler | | MacroMates TextMate | |
File Type 4 ZoomBrowser Image Index File
Developer by: Canon Category: Raster Image Files
Stores information about images saved in a Zoom Browser photo album; includes thumbnail image data, which enables quick browsing of images in the album; created when one or more image files are opened by ZoomBrowser.
The ZoomBrowser index file is typically named "Zbthumbnail.info" and is saved in the same directory as the images it corresponds to. The Zbthumbnail.info file is usually hidden, but may appear inside your album folder depending on your computer's file viewing settings.
List of all softwares that can open the ZoomBrowser Image Index File
File Type 5 Drupal Module Information File
Developer by: Drupal Category: Plugin Files Format: Text
File used by Drupal, a website content management system; stores information about a Drupal module (.MODULE file), which is a plugin that adds features to the base Drupal installation; contains the module name, description, the core Drupal version supported by the module, and any dependencies required by the module.
An INFO file with the same filename prefix is required in order for Drupal to recognize the module. For example mymodule.module and mymodule.info are valid names. Both files should be installed to the following directory, where mysite is your website (which could also be the all directory):
sites/mysite/modules/
List of all softwares that can open the Drupal Module Information File