An exec file is related to Unix and Unix-like operating systems, like OS X (macOS), Linux, etc.
Software that open exec file
EXEC file extension - Unix executable file
What is exec file? How to open exec files?
File type specification:
The exec files are commonly used by Unix and Unix based operating systems, like OS X (macOS), Linux, FreeBSD and others.
Unix and Unix-like systems mark a file with executable bit as EXEC file.
EXEC is not file extension it is only mark of Unix executable in file manager.
Updated: November 20, 2023
The default software associated to open exec file:
Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.
macOS is Unix-based desktop operating system, a successor of Mac OS X system for MacBook-family, iMac, Mac Mini and Mac Pro computers, developed and sold by Apple, Inc.
Company or developer:
The Open Group
A multi-tasking operating system for various platforms, the first version of UNIX was released in 1969. It is developed by AT&T as well as various commercial vendors, universities and non-profit organizations. Traditional Original Unix systems have characteristics of Version 7 Unix or UNIX System V. Unix Specification have Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Solaris, AIX, HP/UX, z/OS etc. Other systems, such as Linux and BSD are called Unix-like or Unix system-like.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .exec file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open exec file, edit exec file, convert exec file, view exec file, play exec file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Software that open exec file - Unix executable file
Programs supporting the exension exec on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open exec file action.
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Linux/Unix:
Main software associated with exec file by default:
Unix
Other suggested software:
Linux operating systems
NetBSD
FreeBSD