Properties of LNG Files and How to Open a File with .lng Extension

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

Type 1: Winamp Language File

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General Information

Title	LNG File Extension
Extension	.lng
Full Form	Language File
File Type	Plugin/Add-on File
Developer	Nullsoft
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Localize software
Additional Functions	Store translations
Features	Text-based, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality	Text readability
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Software Localization	Yes
User Interface Translation	Yes
Multilingual Support	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Validate input, Encoding

Historical/Version Information

Associated with Winamp

Since 1997

Associated Types

Related Extensions

.ini, .xml

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Winamp	Free	Windows

Type 2: Language Application Support File

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General Information

Title	LNG File Extension
Extension	.lng
Full Form	Language Application Support File
File Type	Application Support File
Developer	Various
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store language data
Additional Functions	Localization support
Features	Multilingual, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality	Text content
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Software Localization	Yes
User Interface Translation	Yes
Multi-Language Support	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Encoding validation, Content verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Varies
Latest Version	Varies

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.mo, .po, .properties

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Various Applications	Varies	Varies

Type 3: MAME Language File

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General Information

Title	LNG File Extension
Extension	.lng
Full Form	MAME Language File
File Type	Language File
Developer	MAME
MIME Type	text/plain

File Function

Primary Function	Store language data
Additional Functions	Localization, Translation
Features	Text-based, Key-value pairs

File Characteristics

Quality	Human-readable
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes

Use Cases

Game Localization	Yes
User Interface	Yes
Arcade Emulation	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low
Best Practices	Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Varies
Latest Version	Dependent on MAME release

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.n/a

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
MAME	Free	Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 4: AVG Language File

General Information

Title	LNG File Extension
Extension	.lng
Full Form	AVG Language File
File Type	Language File
Developer	AVG Technologies
MIME Type	application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function	Store language data
Additional Functions	Localization support
Features	Text-based, Localizable

File Characteristics

Quality	Text readability
Supports Layers	N/A
Supports Transparency	N/A
Editable	Yes, with caution

Use Cases

Antivirus Localization	Yes
Software Interface	Yes
User Communication	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Low, if authentic
Best Practices	Verified source, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release	Coincides with software
Latest Version	Depends on AVG version

Associated Types

Similar Extensions

.mo, .po, .resx

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
AVG Antivirus	Free, Premium	Windows, Mac

Type 5: Acrobat Language Plug-in

General Information

Title	LNG File Extension
Extension	.lng
Full Form	Acrobat Language Plug-in File
File Type	Plugin File
Developer	Adobe Systems
MIME Type	application/x-extension-lng

File Function

Primary Function	Localization support
Additional Functions	Language resource
Features	Multi-language, User interface

File Characteristics

Quality	High
Supports Layers	No
Supports Transparency	No
Editable	With tools

Use Cases

Software Localization	Yes
Multilingual Documents	Yes
User Interface Translation	Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks	Minimal
Best Practices	Regular updates, Official sources

Historical/Version Information

Associated with	Adobe Acrobat
Relevance	Current

Associated Types

Related Extensions

.pdf, .api, .ppk

Software Compatibility

Software	Usage Policy	OS Compatibility
Adobe Acrobat Reader	Free, Paid versions	Windows, Mac
Adobe Acrobat Pro	Subscription	Windows, Mac