Files with log extension can be usually found as logs generated by various apps and programs, often for reporting purposes.
There is one other file type using
the LOG file extension!
.log - Extensible Storage Engine (ESE) transaction log file
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Software that open log file
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What is log file? How to open log files?
File extension log is frequently used for log files. Such files are usually in plain text file format and are used by many programs.
A log generally contains a record of which program processes were requested at which times. It is a good bit of information for users and programmers or administrators.
MIME types:
text/plain
Updated: December 31, 2024
Help how to open:
Try to use any text editor to open and view the content of *.log files.
How to convert:
Usually not meant to be converted to anything else, but text based logs can be handled like any other text files.
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List of software applications associated to the .log file extension
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and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open log file, edit log file, convert log file, view log file, play log file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Software that open log file - Log
Programs supporting the exension log on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open log file action.
log file editor and apps that can edit log file - Log
Programs supporting the exension log on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for edit log file action.
Programs that can create log file - Log
Programs supporting the exension log on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Microsoft Windows for create log file action.
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with log file - Log
Click on the software link for more information about Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows uses log file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
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