Properties of INFO Files and How to Open a File with .info Extension

INFO files exist as 5 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Texinfo Document

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Here are some possible ways to edit the text as per the instructions:

a) Vary sentence lengths from 6 to 17 words
b) Change order of sentences to improve flow

Texinfo is the official documentation format of the GNU project. File extension info is associated with Unix and Unix-like operating systems like Linux and Mac OS X. The GNU Info reader outputs from Texinfo. More Information. INFO documents store software help manuals and technical books. They can be viewed with an Info viewer such as Texinfo’s Info reader or GNU Emacs.

Programs that open INFO files include the GNU Info reader from Texinfo output. Sort pricing. How to open: Use compatible tools to work with .info files. Probably cannot convert to anything else. We have free online .INFO file apps to view, edit, convert, merge, split and compare without installing anything.

An INFO file stores documentation in a book format with chapters, sections and subsections with up to four depth layers. Open over 400 formats with File Viewer Plus. Free Download. Please click the links to explore complete details for each feature.

Texinfo uses one source file to produce online and printed output including PDFs, HTML, Info, DocBook, EPUB 3 or LaTeX files. For Windows, Texinfo is related to the TEXI file type association mainly for the Info program. TEXI is considered an Uncommon File type supported on Windows, Mac and Linux desktop and mobile. WordPad utilizes the Texinfo Document format originally by Microsoft. Our data shows INFO files are frequently used in Japan on Windows 10 with Chrome.

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General Information

Title	.INFO File Extension
Extension	.info
Full Form	Texinfo Document
File Type	Document File
Developer	Free Software Foundation
MIME Type	application/x-texinfo

File Function

Primary Function	Documentation
Additional Functions	Source for manuals
Features	Structured, Editable

File Characteristics

Quality	Text-based
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Documentation	Yes
Manuals	Yes
Printing	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Script embedding
Best Practices	Sanitize input, Validate

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	1980s
Latest Version	Texinfo 6.7 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.tex, .md, .doc

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
GNU Texinfo	Free	Unix, Windows, MacOS
Emacs	Free	Unix, Windows, MacOS
Makeinfo	Free	Unix, Windows, MacOS

Type 2: Generic Information File

An INFO file stores help documentation. INFO files have up to four depth levels. They use a book format. The format has chapters, sections, and subsections. You can view INFO files. View them with an ...

General Information

Title	INFO File Extension
Extension	.info
Full Form	Generic Information File
File Type	Configuration or Information File
Developer	Various
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Store information
Additional Functions	Configure software
Features	Plain text, Key-value pairs

File Characteristics

Quality	Text-based
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Configuration	Yes
Metadata	Yes
Documentation	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Information disclosure
Best Practices	Restrict access, Validate content

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Varies
Latest Version	Depends on application

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.txt, .conf, .cfg

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Various Text Editors	Free, Paid	Windows, Mac, Linux
Drupal CMS	Free	Cross-platform

Type 3: Minecraft Forge Information File

General Information

Title	.INFO File Extension
Extension	.info
Full Form	Minecraft Forge Information File
File Type	Configuration File
Developer	Minecraft Forge
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Store metadata
Additional Functions	Configure mods
Features	Key-value pairs, Plain text

File Characteristics

Quality	Text readability
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Mod Configuration	Yes
Game Customization	Yes
Developer Information	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Minimal
Best Practices	Validate format, Avoid sensitive data

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Varies by mod
Latest Version	Depends on mod version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.json, .cfg, .xml

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Minecraft Forge	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux
Notepad++	Free	Windows
Sublime Text	Free, Paid	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: Drupal Module Information File

Info files specify compatibility with Drupal versions. A module for Drupal 9 and 10 sets: core_version_requirement: ^9 || ^10. One for Drupal 8 and 9 sets: core: 8.x and core_version_requirement: ^8 |...

General Information

Title	.INFO File Extension
Extension	.info
Full Form	Drupal Module Information File
File Type	Text Configuration File
Developer	Drupal Community
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Store metadata
Additional Functions	Define features, specify dependencies
Features	Human-readable, Key-value pairs

File Characteristics

Quality	Text-based
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Module Development	Yes
Theme Configuration	Yes
Site Building	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices	Access control, Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Circa 2001
Latest Version	Drupal 9 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.module, .theme, .install

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Drupal	Free	Cross-platform
Text Editors	Free/Paid	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 5: ZoomBrowser Image Index File

General Information

Title	.INFO File Extension
Extension	.info
Full Form	ZoomBrowser Image Index File
File Type	Index File
Developer	Canon Inc.
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store thumbnails
Additional Functions	Index photos
Features	Fast access, Thumbnail caching

File Characteristics

Quality	Low resolution
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	No

Use Cases

Photo Cataloging	Yes
Image Browsing	Yes
File Management	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Backup, software update

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Early 2000s
Associated with	ZoomBrowser EX

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.thm, .db

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Canon ZoomBrowser EX	Free with camera	Windows
Canon ImageBrowser EX	Free with camera	Windows, Mac