General Information
File Function
| Title | PICKLE File Extension |
| Extension | .pickle |
| Full Form | Python Pickle File |
| File Type | Serialized Data File |
| Primary Function | Store Python objects |
| Additional Functions | Data serialization, Object persistence |
| Features | Binary format, Python-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Depends on data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data exchange | Yes |
| Machine learning | Yes |
| Data storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code execution, Insecure deserialization |
| Best Practices | Validate data, Use 'pickle' alternatives |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Python 0.9 (1991) |
| Latest Update | Python 3.9 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .json, .xml, .yaml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Python |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Anaconda |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Jupyter Notebook |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |