.PU File Extension

PlantUML File

A PU file contains PlantUML code for creating UML diagrams like class, sequence and state diagrams. PlantUML files are plain text files editable with text editors. The PU file extension associates wit...

General Information

Title PU File Extension
Extension .pu
Full Form PlantUML File
File Type Text File
Developer Arnaud Roques
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store diagrams
Additional Functions Generate images
Features Text-based, UML diagrams

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

Software Documentation Yes
Technical Diagrams Yes
Educational Purposes Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2009
Latest Version Varies with integration

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .txt, .md, .svg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PlantUML Free, Open-source Cross-platform
Visual Studio Code Free Windows, Mac, Linux
IntelliJ IDEA Free Windows, Mac, Linux