A strings file extension is related to Apple Safari for OS X (macOS). A strings file stores translations and localization data.

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

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Software that open strings file

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STRINGS file extension - Apple Mac strings

What is strings file? How to open strings files?

File type specification:

System file type icon System file type

Text file type icon Text file type

strings file icon: strings filetype icon

The strings file extension used by Apple Safari or Mac OS X (macOS) operating system.

The strings files contains language translation of application or other localizations data used in Mac Apps. Also can contains alerts, status messages and error information.

Updated: April 19, 2024

The default software associated to open strings file:

Xcode icon

Apple, Inc. logoXcode  Apple macOS / Mac OS X software

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

Apple Xcode is IDE (integrated development environment) used to create applications for Mac OS X and iOS. Applications are programmed in Objective-C programming language. Xcode is available for Mac OS X.

macOS icon

Apple, Inc. logomacOS  Apple macOS / Mac OS X software

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.

Mac OS X icon

Apple, Inc. logoMac OS X  Apple macOS / Mac OS X software

Company or developer:
Apple, Inc.

OS X or Mac OS X is Unix-based operating system developed by Apple Inc. for Macintosh computers. It contains basic core applications for everyday use, such as Finder basic file manager, Safari for Internet browsing, QuickTime for video, iTunes for managing audio data and iPod, iOS devices management , iMessage instant messaging, Mail, Contacts, Calendar and many more.

The latest version 10.11 of OS X is called El Capitan. It is available to purchase on Mac App Store as well as is distributed with new Mac computers and notebooks. It includes features to improve the security, performance, design and usability.

OS X operating system was replaced by new macOS in 2016!

Help how to open:

You can open the *.strings files in any text editor.

How to convert:

Conversion to other formats is not possible.

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

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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 strings files.

Software that open strings file - Apple Mac strings

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

Apple macOS / Mac OS X:

Main software associated with strings file by default:
Xcode small icon Xcode
Other suggested software:
Sublime Text for Mac small icon Sublime Text for Mac
TextEdit small icon TextEdit

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