.PAC File Extension
- Developer by: Netscape
- Category: Web Files
- Format: Text
What are .PAC files and how to open them?
Can't open .PAC 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 .PAC file.
What is a .PAC file extension?
.PAC file extension is created by Netscape. .PAC has been classified as Web Files. The format of .PAC file is Text.
.PAC is Proxy Auto-Config File
Configuration file used by Web browsers to select an appropriate proxy server; contains a JavaScript function named FindProxyForURL that defines rules for choosing a proxy server based on a given URL; used for controlling and load-balancing Internet traffic, especially in corporate environments.
PAC files are enabled in Web browsers by entering the PAC file URL in the proxy connection settings, or by using the Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) protocol. When executed, a PAC file returns a string with one or more proxy server URLs.
PAC files typically are hosted on a Web server and are named proxy.pac.
NOTE: Since PAC files contain JavaScript code, they may be edited with a text editor.
List of all softwares that can open the Proxy Auto-Config File
| Windows | | Microsoft Internet Explorer |
| Mozilla Firefox |
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| Mac | | Apple Safari |
| Mozilla Firefox |
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File Type 2:
PAC Subtitles File
Developer by: Screen Subtitling Systems Category: Video Files
Proprietary subtitles format created by Screen Subtitling Systems; used for synchronizing closed captions with a video timeline; can be edited with subtitle editing software such as EZTitles and converted to more standard formats, including .SRT and .SUB.
List of all softwares that can open the PAC Subtitles File
| Windows | | Screen Subtitling Systems Wincaps Q4 |
| Screen Subtitling Systems Poliscript Create |
| EZTitles |
| Subtitle Edit |
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File Type 3:
SBStudio II Song File
Developer by: SonicSpot Category: Audio Files Format: Binary
Song format, called a PAC or package file, used by SBStudio; made up of data blocks that store song information and audio data.
List of all softwares that can open the SBStudio II Song File
| Windows | | FMJ-Software Awave Studio |
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File Type 4:
STAD Graphic File
Developer by: STAD Category: Raster Image Files Format: Binary
Image format used by the STAD program for Atari ST systems; saved as a black and white image with a resolution of 640x400 pixels; considered a high-resolution graphic for Atari computers.
List of all softwares that can open the STAD Graphic File
| Mac | | Lemkesoft GraphicConverter |
| XnViewMP |
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