File Extension Library


.MAKEFILE File Extension

  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: Text

What are .MAKEFILE files and how to open them?

Can't open .MAKEFILE 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 .MAKEFILE file.

What is a .MAKEFILE file extension?

.MAKEFILE file extension has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .MAKEFILE file is Text

.MAKEFILE is Makefile

File used by the Make utility, a tool designed to execute a MAKEFILE to build libraries and programs; contains a list of commands that direct the shell it's running; its commands are shell-specific, not universal; helps the user build and manage projects.

List of all softwares that can open the Makefile
Windows
Sublime Text
GNU Make
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Mac
Sublime Text
GNU Make
Linux
Sublime Text
GNU Make

How to fix problems with .MAKEFILE files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MAKEFILE files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MAKEFILE file format
  2. You need to check the .MAKEFILE file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)