PREFS File

What are PREFS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a PREFS file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a PREFS file?

PREFS files have multiple uses, and Preferences is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Preferences File

The .prefs file extension is frequently used on files that contain program settings and preferences. For example, when users change the standard settings of a program, the custom values are often stored in one of these preferences files.

Many PREFS files are saved in a plain text format and can be viewed with any text editor, although some are stored in proprietary binary formats.

How to open PREFS files

We have identified three PREFS openers that are compatible with this specific type of PREFS file.

Programs that open Preferences files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .PREFS

While Preferences File is a popular type of PREFS-file, we know of 9 different uses of the .PREFS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

AmiAtlas Preferences

We know that one PREFS format is AmiAtlas Preferences. 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 app ourselves yet, our users have suggested a single PREFS opener which you will find listed below.

Amiga Preferences

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

Eclipse Preferences

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

FileGateway Server Preferences

We know that one PREFS format is FileGateway Server Preferences. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MagiC64 Preferences/settings

We know that one PREFS format is MagiC64 Preferences/settings. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MovieShop Preferences

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

Sigfried Antivirus Professional Preferences

We know that one PREFS format is Sigfried Antivirus Professional Preferences. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

World Construction Set Preferences

We know that one PREFS format is World Construction Set Preferences. 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 PREFS files. Remember, different programs may use PREFS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Help us help others

File.org helps thousands of users every day, and we would love to hear from you if you have additional information about PREFS file formats, example files, or compatible programs. Please use the links below or email us at submit@file.org to discuss further.