File Extension Library


.MO File Extension

  • Category: Developer Files

What are .MO files and how to open them?

Can't open .MO 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 .MO file.

What is a .MO file extension?

.MO file extension has been classified as Developer Files.

.MO is Machine Object File

Binary data file that contains object data referenced by a program; typically used to translate program code; may be loaded or imported into the GNU gettext program.

Since MO files are binary in nature, they are not human readable like .PO files. However, they may contain some data that can be recognized in a text editor.

How to fix problems with .MO files

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