.OUT File Extension

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

Type 1: Compiled Executable File

General Information

Title .OUT File Extension
Extension .out
Full Form Compiled Executable File
File Type Executable File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Run programs
Additional Functions Software execution
Features Binary format, Machine code

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on source
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Software Development Yes
Command-line Tools Yes
Server Applications Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable malware
Best Practices Virus scan, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .exe, .bin, .elf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Free Various
Linux Operating Systems Free Linux
Unix-like Operating Systems Free Various Unix

Type 2: Output File

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General Information

Title OUT File Extension
Extension .out
Full Form Output File
File Type Executable/Text
Developer Varies
MIME Type application/octet-stream, text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store output
Additional Functions Debugging, Logging
Features Text-based, Binary

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Program Compilation Common
Script Execution Common
Logging Occasional

Security and Practices

Security Risks Executable code
Best Practices Scan for malware, Controlled execution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Depends on software
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .log, .txt, .bin

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Unix/Linux Terminals Built-in Unix, Linux
GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) Free Various
Text Editors Varies Windows, Mac, Linux