INI File

What are INI files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an INI file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your INI files.

What is an INI file?

INI files have multiple uses, and Generic INI Configuration is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Generic INI Configuration File

These INI files are settings and options files that are normally found in Windows computers. Many applications and third-party tools that run in the Windows OS create INI files to store program-specific data.

The data stored in these INI files may include certain parameters, specific file- and directory locations that are used by associated programs. Application-specific options that were saved by default upon the installation of the program, or chosen by the user during the manual configuration of the application, may also be stored in these .ini files.

Upon start-up, many Windows applications and third-party programs primarily access the data stored in associated INI files. Since an INI file is a plain text file, these .ini files can be opened using a text editing application like Notepad.

How to open INI files

We have identified four INI openers that are compatible with this specific type of INI file.

Programs that open Generic INI Configuration files

Last updated: July 31, 2023

All known file formats using extension .INI

While Generic INI Configuration File is a popular type of INI-file, we know of 12 different uses of the .INI file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Cura Profile Settings

We know that one INI format is Cura Profile Settings. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different INI openers which you will find listed below.

Microsoft QBX Local INI File

We know that one INI format is Microsoft QBX Local INI File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MIRAX Slide Data File

We know that one INI format is MIRAX Slide Data File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

OS/2 INI File

We know that one INI format is OS/2 INI File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Ozone GUI Skin Info File

We know that one INI format is Ozone GUI Skin Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Picasa Album Info File

We know that one INI format is Picasa Album Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Superbase Printer Driver

We know that one INI format is Superbase Printer Driver. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TOPBENCH Database

We know that one INI format is TOPBENCH Database. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Unreal Engine Crash Report

We know that one INI format is Unreal Engine Crash Report. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Windows Boot Loader Info File

We know that one INI format is Windows Boot Loader Info File. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

WinFellow Emulation Preset

We know that one INI format is WinFellow Emulation Preset. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of INI files. Remember, different programs may use INI files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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