Files with new file extension are sometimes found in update or patch packages as a readme files with list of recent (new) changes and other useful information for the user.

There is one other file type using
the NEW file extension!

empty icon.new - Ameco Embroidery Format

Detailed description

Software that open new file

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NEW file extension - New information data

What is new file? How to open new files?

File type specification:

Text file type icon Text file type

The new file extension is occasionally used in some programs for readme like  files, for example on files that contain list of patch changes etc.

Often stored in simple text format.

Updated: April 7, 2024

Help how to open:

Use any text editor to view content of *.new files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .new file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

List of software applications associated to the .new 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 new file, edit new file, convert new file, view new file, play new file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).

Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting new files.

Software that open new file - New information data

Programs supporting the exension new on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open new file action.

Microsoft Windows:

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

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