Private File
General Information
| Title | .PRIVATE File Extension |
| Extension | .private |
| Full Form | Private File |
| File Type | Miscellaneous File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Denote privacy |
| Additional Functions | Prevent access |
| Features | Non-standard, Marker |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Protection | Yes |
| Privacy Marker | Yes |
| Access Control | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | None inherent |
| Best Practices | Sensitive data encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | N/A |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Any File Manager |
Free | Varies |
| Text Editors |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |