.PROPERTIES File Extension

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

Type 1: Minecraft Properties File

The properties file extension is associated with Java. It is a simple text file storing configuration properties for Java apps. It can also contain language localization strings. You can create it wit...

General Information

Title .PROPERTIES File Extension
Extension .properties
Full Form Properties File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Mojang Studios
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store properties
Additional Functions Configure settings, Manage data
Features Key-value pairs, Simple format

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Server Configuration Yes
Game Modding Yes
Localization Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Backup, Commenting

Historical/Version Information

Initial Use Early versions
Notable Changes Encoding options

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cfg, .conf, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Minecraft Paid Windows, Mac, Linux
Notepad++ Free Windows
Sublime Text Free, License Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: Java Properties File

Files with the .properties extension are mainly used in Java to store application parameters. They can also store strings for internationalization. Lines contain a key and value separated by '='. Whit...

General Information

Title PROPERTIES File Extension
Extension .properties
Full Form Configuration Properties File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Sun Microsystems
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store properties
Additional Functions Configuration, Internationalization
Features Key-value pairs, Simple, Human-readable

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Application Configuration Yes
Localization Yes
Environment Variables Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Encryption, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early Java versions
Version Independent Yes

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .cfg, .conf, .ini

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Oracle JDK Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris
Apache Ant Free Windows, Mac, Linux
IntelliJ IDEA Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux