.PROFILE File Extension

PROFILE files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Citrix Application Profile

The PROFILE file extension refers to a Citrix XenApp configuration file. This software delivers virtualized applications to users. The PROFILE file stores data to launch streamed apps. These files can...

General Information

Title .profile File Extension
Extension .profile
Full Form Citrix Application Profile
File Type Configuration File
Developer Citrix Systems, Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store settings
Additional Functions Configuration management
Features Customizable, Portable

File Characteristics

Quality Highly configurable
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Virtualization Yes
Remote Access Yes
Workflow Automation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Unauthorized access
Best Practices Access control, Encryption

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Date varies
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ica, .ctx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops Subscription-based Windows, Linux
Citrix Workspace Subscription-based Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android

Type 2: Bash Shell Profile

General Information

Title Bash Shell Profile
Extension .profile
Full Form User Profile Configuration
File Type Shell Configuration File
Developer GNU Project
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Environment configuration
Additional Functions Script execution, Path setting
Features Scriptable, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

System Configuration Yes
User Environment Yes
Startup Scripts Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Misconfiguration, Script Injection
Best Practices Minimal permissions, Code review

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Bourne Shell 1979
Latest Version Bash 5.1 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bashrc, .bash_profile, .bash_logout, .bash_aliases

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
GNU Bash Free Unix, Linux, macOS
Zsh Free Unix, Linux, macOS
Terminal Emulators Free Unix, Linux, macOS, Windows (with compatibility layer)

Type 3: Pandemic Studios Game Player Profile

Learn about .PROFILE file extension. The .profile files apply to Pandemic Studios games. These .profile files contain saved game profiles. The .profile file extension is associated with the Star Wars ...

General Information

Title .PROFILE File Extension
Extension .profile
Full Form Pandemic Studios Game Player Profile
File Type Game Data File
Developer Pandemic Studios
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store player data
Additional Functions Save game progress, Configuration settings
Features User-specific, Game-specific

File Characteristics

Quality Data integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Progression Yes
Player Customization Yes
Preferences Storage Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular backups, Use official software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 2000s
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sav, .cfg, .ini

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Star Wars: Battlefront II Commercial Windows, PlayStation, Xbox
Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction Commercial PlayStation, Xbox

Type 4: Godot Engine Feature Profile File

The Godot Engine is open source software to create 2D and 3D games. Users can export Editor settings as PROFILE files. These save parameters for different project types. To create a PROFILE, use Edi...

General Information

Title Godot Engine Feature Profile File
Extension .profile
Full Form Godot Engine Export Preset Profile
File Type Configuration File
Developer Godot Engine Community
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store export settings
Additional Functions Ease deployment, Profile switching
Features Customizable, Text-based

File Characteristics

Quality Text readability
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Application Export Yes
Project Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insignificant
Best Practices Version control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2014
Latest Version Godot 3.5 (2023)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .godot, .tscn, .tres

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Godot Engine Free Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD