.LST File Extension

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

Type 1: Data List

The LST file extension is used for a Data List file. This list may include files to install by software. LST files can be viewed and edited with any Text Editor. Files not opened when run are in binar...

General Information

Title LST File Extension
Extension .lst
Full Form Data List File
File Type Text Based File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store list data
Additional Functions Data import, Data reference
Features Plain text, Structured

File Characteristics

Quality Text readability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Configuration Yes
Data storage Yes
Programming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Data validation, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .csv, .log

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Notepad Free Windows
TextEdit Free Mac
Vim Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Now Contact List Template

The LST file extension refers to various list files. Programs use this extension for saved list data. The LST files relate to Adobe Acrobat Reader font cache. The LST file extension associates with th...

General Information

Title LST File Extension
Extension .lst
Full Form Now Contact List Template
File Type Data File
Developer Now Software
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Manage contacts, Generate lists
Features Pre-formatted, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Contact Management Yes
Mailing List Yes
Template Creation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Data verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Discontinuation 2009

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ncd, .nct, .vcf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Now Contact Discontinued Mac

Type 3: FoxPro Documenting Wizard List

A .LST file contains data in a plain text format. It is typically a list of items separated by line breaks. An LST file can list files to install, spreadsheet data, or database contents. One can view ...

General Information

Title LST File Extension
Extension .lst
Full Form Documenting Wizard List
File Type List File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store lists
Additional Functions Data import/export
Features Text-based, Structured

File Characteristics

Quality Text readability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Database Management Yes
Data Documentation Yes
Program Configuration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Visual FoxPro 9 (2004)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .dbf, .cdx, .fpt, .frx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual FoxPro Commercial Windows
Other FoxPro Versions Commercial Windows

Type 4: LightScribe Label Template

A typical LST file contains data exported from another program. The LST file extension is associated with the LightScribe Template Labeler utility. LightScribe is an optical disc recording technology,...

General Information

Title LST File Extension
Extension .lst
Full Form LightScribe Label Template
File Type Disc Label Template
Developer Hewlett-Packard
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store label design
Additional Functions Template for disc labeling
Features Pre-designed, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Fixed resolution
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Disc Labeling Yes
Personalization Yes
Branding Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Label verification

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2004
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sls, .stt, .ncd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
LightScribe Template Labeler Free Windows
Nero CoverDesigner Paid Windows
SureThing Disc Labeler Paid Windows

Type 5: GRUB Boot List File

General Information

Title LST File Extension
Extension .lst
Full Form GRUB Boot List File
File Type Configuration File
Developer GNU Project
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Configure boot loader
Additional Functions Menu entries, Kernel parameters
Features Text-based, Human-readable

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Operating System Boot Yes
System Recovery Yes
Dual-boot Setup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized changes
Best Practices Secure permissions, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Associated With GRUB Legacy, GRUB 2

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .conf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU GRUB Free Linux, Unix-like