.APPLET File Extension

Java Applet File

Files use APPLET extension format Eclipse Java Applet Policy. The Eclipse defined Eclipse Java Applet Policy format standard. Files with APPLET extension used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac, W...

General Information

Title APPLET File Extension
Extension .applet
Full Form Java Applet File
File Type Executable File
Developer Oracle Corporation
MIME Type application/x-java-applet

File Function

Primary Function Run as applet
Additional Functions Embed in browser
Features Interactive, Web integration

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on applet
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Interaction Yes
Gaming Yes
Educational Tools Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Code execution
Best Practices Sign applet, Sandbox

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Latest Version Depends on JRE

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .java, .class, .jar

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Oracle Java Runtime Environment Free Windows, Mac, Linux
Internet Browsers Free Varies by browser