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EXEC

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Unix executable file

File type: Program executable file

An exec file is related to Unix and Unix-like operating systems, like OS X (macOS), Linux, etc.

What is exec file?

File type category:
Program executable file

Date updated: November 29, 2024

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.

How to open exec file?

Double-clicking on *.exec file results in starting the program they are created for.

How to convert exec file?

There is probably no real way how you can convert this particular file type to anything else.

Suggested software to open exec file:

Associated software actions with the exec file

Software applications that can open exec files:

Apple macOS / Mac OS X

Other operating systems or devices

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