.SESSION File Extension

SESSION files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: CATIA 4 Session File

General Information

Title CATIA 4 Session File
Extension .session
Full Form CATIA V4 Session File
File Type CAD Session File
Developer Dassault Systèmes
MIME Type application/catia

File Function

Primary Function Store session
Additional Functions Reference models, Store state
Features 3D model management, Multiple model reference

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Aerospace Design Yes
Automotive Design Yes
Industrial Engineering Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File corruption
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version CATIA V4.2.5 (1998)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .model, .exp, .dlv, .catpart

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
CATIA V4 Commercial Unix, Windows

Type 2: Mozilla Firefox Session File

The SESSION file stores Catia V4 session data. Catia is a CAD/CAM/CAE software by Dassault Systèmes. The SESSION format description is not available. Mozilla Firefox uses SESSION files. The Session M...

General Information

Title SESSION File Extension
Extension .session
Full Form Mozilla Firefox Session File
File Type Web Browser Data File
Developer Mozilla Foundation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store session
Additional Functions Restore tabs, windows
Features Session resume, Data persistence

File Characteristics

Quality Binary format
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Web Browsing Yes
Session Management Yes
Troubleshooting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Privacy exposure
Best Practices Regular cleanup, Backup

Historical/Version Information

First Appeared Early versions of Firefox
Significant Changes Session Restore improvements

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .jsonlz4, .baklz4, .js

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Mozilla Firefox Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: iOS Session Log

Several iOS apps save session logs called SESSION files. Typically, SESSION files log bugs users encounter. Developers use SESSION files to troubleshoot issues. View your device's SESSION files to see...

General Information

Title .SESSION File Extension
Extension .session
Full Form iOS Session Log File
File Type Log File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store session data
Additional Functions Debugging, Analysis
Features Text-based, Timestamped

File Characteristics

Quality Plain text
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Application Development Yes
Troubleshooting Yes
Performance Monitoring Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Encryption, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Related to iOS Version Varies

Associated Types

Related Extensions .log, .crash

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free Mac
iOS Console Free Mac
Text Editors Free Various