VFS File

What are VFS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a VFS 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 VFS files.

What is a VFS file?

A .VFS file is a Gnome Virtual File System file.

Files that contain the .vfs file extension are most commonly associated with virtual file systems. In the case of Gnome Virtual File System, aka GnomeVFS, it is a file system abstraction layer that sits between applications and real file systems like Windows NTFS, digital cameras, or WebDAV.

Using a virtual file system gives developers access to a range of otherwise incompatible file systems using a unified interface.

How to open VFS files

Important: Different programs may use files with the VFS file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your VFS file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

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

Last updated: July 31, 2023

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of VFS files. Remember, different programs may use VFS 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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