.ARB File Extension

Application Resource Bundle

ARB stands for Application Resource Bundle. It is a JSON file used for localization, with .arb extension. Since it is JSON-based, it defines ways to add information to key-value pairs. ARB files provi...

General Information

Title ARB File Extension
Extension .arb
Full Form Application Resource Bundle
File Type Localization Resource File
Developer Google
MIME Type application/json

File Function

Primary Function Store translations
Additional Functions Localization, Internationalization
Features Key-value pairs, Nestable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mobile Development Yes
Web Development Yes
Desktop Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Injection attacks
Best Practices Escaping strings, Validate input

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2018
Latest Update As per Flutter SDK

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .json, .yml, .xml

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Flutter SDK Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Others
Android Studio Free Windows, Mac, Linux
VS Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux