.NFS File Extension

NFS files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Netflix Subtitle File

The NFS file extension has four primary file types. The Netflix subtitle file contains subtitles for content downloaded through the Netflix mobile app. These NFS files allow offline viewing. The Netwo...

General Information

Title NFS File Extension
Extension .nfs
Full Form Netflix Subtitle File
File Type Subtitle File
Developer Netflix
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store subtitles
Additional Functions Sync with video
Features Timed text, Localization

File Characteristics

Quality High readability
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Streaming Yes
Media Production Yes
Localization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Validation, Encoding standards

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Update Ongoing

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .srt, .vtt, .ssa

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Netflix Custom Software Proprietary N/A
Subtitle Edit Free Windows
VLC Media Player Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Network File System Temporary File

General Information

Title .NFS File Extension
Extension .nfs
Full Form Network File System Temp File
File Type Temporary File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Placeholder for open file
Additional Functions Prevent file deletion
Features Hidden, System-level

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Network File Access Yes
File Locking Yes
Delete-on-Close Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unintended exposure
Best Practices Regular cleanup, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1984
Latest Version NFSv4.2 (RFC 7862)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions N/A

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
NFS Services Free Unix, Linux, Windows, Mac