File Extension Library


.PREF File Extension

  • Category: Settings Files

What are .PREF files and how to open them?

Can't open .PREF 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 .PREF file.

What is a .PREF file extension?

.PREF file extension has been classified as Settings Files.

.PREF is Preferences File

Settings file used by various applications; often used as an application support file that contains program preferences such as program defaults or other user specified application preferences; uses the generic extension ".pref," which is short for "preferences."

Example programs that use PREF files include GTKRadiant (local.pref), Wings 3D, and Amazon's Kindle e-Reader software (reader.pref).

File Type 2 Macintosh Preferences File
Category: Settings Files

Generic settings file used by Mac OS X applications; saves settings and user preferences for an application; may be saved with the application in the installation directory.

NOTE: Mac OS X user preferences in the [user]/Library/Preferences/ directory use the .PLIST format for preferences.

How to fix problems with .PREF files

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