LOG files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Log File
General Information
| Title | LOG File Extension |
| Extension | .log |
| Full Form | Log File |
| File Type | Text File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Record events |
| Additional Functions | Error tracking, Debugging |
| Features | Plain text, Appendable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Administration | Yes |
| Software Development | Yes |
| Troubleshooting | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Access control, Periodic review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .txt, .out, .err |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Notepad |
Free | Windows |
| TextEdit |
Free | Mac |
 Vim |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Various Log Viewers |
Free, Paid | Varies |
Type 2: AntiVir Report Log File
General Information
| Title | .LOG File Extension |
| Extension | .log |
| Full Form | Log File |
| File Type | Text File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store logs |
| Additional Functions | Record events |
| Features | Text-based, Chronological |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Plain text |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| System Diagnostics | Yes |
| Software Debugging | Yes |
| Security Audits | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information disclosure |
| Best Practices | Access control, Regular review |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Varies |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .txt, .csv, .json |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Notepad |
Free | Windows |
| Text Editors |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Avira Antivirus |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac |