Preferences File
General Information
| Title | PREFS File Extension |
| Extension | .prefs |
| Full Form | Preferences File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store settings |
| Additional Functions | Preserve preferences |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Readable format |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Application Settings | Yes |
| Game Configuration | Yes |
| Software Customization | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Information disclosure |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies |
| Latest Version | Varies by software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .ini, .cfg, .config |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Adobe Software |
Paid, Subscription | Windows, Mac |
 Unity Engine |
Free, Paid tiers | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Various Applications |
Varies | Varies |