Annotation File
General Information
| Title | ANNOT File Extension |
| Extension | .annot |
| Full Form | Annotation File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store annotations |
| Additional Functions | Data markup, Comments |
| Features | Textual notes, Metadata |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Document Review | Yes |
| Academic Research | Yes |
| Collaborative Editing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information disclosure |
| Best Practices | Access controls, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Varies with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pdf, .fdf, .xfdf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Acrobat |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 PDF-XChange Viewer |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
| Foxit Reader |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac, Linux |