MLOCATE file extension - Gnome Desktop file

What is mlocate file? How to open mlocate files?

File type specification:

Various data file type icon Various data file type

The MLOCATE file extension is associated with the Linux Gnome Desktop.

The default software associated to open mlocate file:

Gnome Desktop icon

The GNOME Project logoGnome Desktop  Linux/Unix software

Company or developer:
The GNOME Project

GNOME is a desktop environment used by various of Linux and Unix distribution packages. GNOME includes reating software development frameworks, selecting application software for the desktop, and working on the programs which manage application launching, file handling, and window and task management.

Help how to open:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to open this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not meant to be opened or viewed directly. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

For general information try to look at:
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How to convert:

Due the variability and uncertainty of this file type group, there is no general information available, about how to convert this various data file format. However most files with extension from this group are usually not in formats, which can be converted. If there are associated applications or programs listed below the extension description, you can always try to check their website for additional informations on their forums or other type of customer support.

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

Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with mlocate file - Gnome Desktop file

Click on the software link for more information about Gnome Desktop. Gnome Desktop uses mlocate 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.).

Linux/Unix:

Main software associated with mlocate file by default:
Gnome Desktop small icon Gnome Desktop
Other suggested software:
Linux operating systems small icon Linux operating systems

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