.PROPERTIES File Extension
- Developer by: Mojang Specifications
- Category: Game Files
- Format: Text
What are .PROPERTIES files and how to open them?
Can't open .PROPERTIES 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 .PROPERTIES file.
What is a .PROPERTIES file extension?
.PROPERTIES file extension is created by Mojang Specifications. .PROPERTIES has been classified as Game Files. The format of .PROPERTIES file is Text.
.PROPERTIES is Minecraft Properties File
A PROPERTIES file is a settings file used by Minecraft, a sandbox block construction game. It is saved in plain text and stores configuration information for the game. PROPERTIES files may be used for configuring a Minecraft multiplayer server or a game mod.
The most common Minecraft properties file is server.properties, which stores configuration data for a multiplayer server. It saves information such as the level name, monster spawning settings, the maximum allowed players, and the server port and IP address.
You will most likely only come across the PROPERTIES file if you want to modify the configuration of a multiplayer server. After editing the file, you must restart the server in order for the changes to be applied.
Common PROPERTIES Filenames
server.properties - Common file that stores all the settings for a Minecraft multiplayer server.
List of all softwares that can open the Minecraft Properties File
| Windows | | Mojang Minecraft | | Microsoft Notepad | |
| Mac | | Mojang Minecraft | | Apple TextEdit | |
| Linux | | Mojang Minecraft | | GNU Emacs | | Vim | |
File Type 2 Java Properties File
Developer by: Sun Microsystems Category: Settings Files Format: Text
Properties file used by Java programs; contains a collection of key-value pairs; can be loaded by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) using the java.util.Properties API; used for storing various program settings and properties that can be accessed by the application.
Once PROPERTIES files have been loaded, the actual properties are persisted to the hard drive in a collection of nested files and folders that represent the hierarchy of key-value pairs. The files are saved to the $HOME/.properties/ directory by default.
You can access Java properties using the java.util.Properties API in your Java programs.
List of all softwares that can open the Java Properties File
| Windows | | Eclipse IDE for Java Developers | | Microsoft Notepad | | gVim | |
| Mac | | Eclipse IDE for Java Developers | | MacroMates TextMate | | MacVim | |
| Linux | | Eclipse IDE for Java Developers | | Vim | | GNU Emacs | |