ENV files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Now Contact Envelope Template
General Information
| Title | .ENV File Extension |
| Extension | .env |
| Full Form | Environment Variables File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Environment setup |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Plain text |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Simple text |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Project Configuration | Yes |
| Secrets Management | Yes |
| Development Environments | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Gitignore, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .conf, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Sublime Text |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Atom |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 2: Adobe Dictionary Data File
ENV files contain dictionary data for spell checking in Adobe products. They work with other dictionary files like CLX and LEX. Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator can open ENV files on Windows and Ma...
General Information
| Title | ENV File Extension |
| Extension | .env |
| Full Form | Environment Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Set environment variables |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Simple syntax |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Development | Yes |
| Server Configuration | Yes |
| Application Setup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Gitignore, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Depends on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .conf, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Dictionary |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
| Text Editors |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 3: Vue Environment File
General Information
| Title | .ENV File Extension |
| Extension | .env |
| Full Form | Environment Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Define variables, Manage settings |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Simple syntax |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Server Configuration | Yes |
| Application Development | Yes |
| Project Setup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Gitignore, Environment-specific files |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Use | Early Unix systems |
| Popularity | Widespread adoption |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .conf, .ini |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Node.js |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 IntelliJ IDEA |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Type 4: WordPerfect Environment
An ENV file may be a settings file used by Corel WordPerfect, a word processor for Windows. It contains user's WordPerfect settings. WordPerfect loads the settings when the user opens the program. ...
General Information
| Title | .ENV File Extension |
| Extension | .env |
| Full Form | Environment Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store configuration |
| Additional Functions | Define variables, Manage settings |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Simple syntax, Dotfile |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Application Configuration | Yes |
| Development Environments | Yes |
| Production Environments | With caution |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Environment-specific files, .gitignore |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .cfg, .ini, .conf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Sublime Text |
Free, Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Atom |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |