INFO File Type

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INFO File Summary

Most INFO files can be viewed with eleven known software applications, typically GNU Emacs developed by GNU Project. It's main file type association is the Texinfo Document format, but also includes four other rarely-seen file types. The majority of INFO files are considered Uncommon Files, but they can also be Game Files or Raster Image Files.

The INFO File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about INFO files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your INFO file.

Low
Universality
4080
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Mode

26

November

2018

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Known INFO Files

  5 known file types use this extension

Primary INFO File Association

.INFO
File Name:.info
File Type:Texinfo Document

Formatted information document store software help manuals created by Texinfo, a GNU Project help document generation tool.

Author: GNU Project
Group:Uncommon Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.info

Software Programs That Open The Texinfo Document:


GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Other INFO Descriptions

.INFO
File Name:.info
File Type:Generic Information File

Generic Information File associated with many applications and used to document information about versions, authorship, license etc. INFO files can be opened by any text editor.

Author: Open Source
Group:Uncommon Files

Software Programs That Open Generic Information File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software

Compatible with:

Mac
.INFO
File Name:.info
File Type:Minecraft Forge Information File

Data file used by Minecraft Forge, a tool to install Minecraft mods. It contains plain text information in JSON format that describes one or more mods and their properties.

Author: Open Source
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Minecraft Forge Information File Files:


Minecraft Forge by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
.INFO
File Name:.info
File Type:ZoomBrowser Image Index File

Image index file used by ZoomBrowser, an application used for managing digital photographs. INFO file contains information about photo album created by ZoomBrowser.

Author: Canon Inc.
Group:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open ZoomBrowser Image Index File Files:


ZoomBrowser by Canon Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows
Windows Server 2012
Mac
Linux
OS X El Capitan
.INFO
File Name:.info
File Type:Drupal Module Information File

Plug-in file contains information about module created by Drupal, a website content management system. These information include module name, description etc.

Author: Open Source
Group:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Drupal Module Information File Files:


Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Gedit by GNOME

Compatible with:

Linux

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software

Compatible with:

Mac

Drupal by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
Unix

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INFO Popularity


Mobile Device Share

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Hierarchy

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Sources of INFO Problems


Common Problems Opening INFO Files

GNU Emacs Disappeared

If you attempt to load your INFO file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open INFO Files". Usually, this is because you do not have GNU Emacs for %%os%% installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: Another INFO-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated GNU Emacs

It is possible that your version of GNU Emacs isn't able to open your Texinfo Document file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of GNU Emacs from GNU Project is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of INFO file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening INFO files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Additional INFO Opening Issues

Errors opening Texinfo Document files can still occur even with the latest GNU Emacs software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening INFO files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Windows Registry INFO file paths that are incorrect
  • Deletion of the INFO file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the INFO format
  • File corruption affecting your INFO file
  • Your INFO is infected with malware
  • Hardware related to INFOs has device driver corruption
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Texinfo Document file

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