Resource File
General Information
| Title | RESX File Extension |
| Extension | .resx |
| Full Form | Resource File |
| File Type | XML-based |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | text/xml |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store resources |
| Additional Functions | Localization, Internationalization |
| Features | Human-readable, Hierarchical |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Application Development | Yes |
| Localization | Yes |
| Data Storage | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | XML vulnerabilities |
| Best Practices | Validation, Sanitization |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | .NET Framework 1.0 |
| Latest Version | .NET 6 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .resources, .txt, .xml |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Visual Studio |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac |
 ResX Resource Manager |
Free | Windows |
| Zeta Resource Editor |
Free | Windows |