Property List Strings File
General Information
| Title | .STRINGS File Extension |
| Extension | .strings |
| Full Form | Property List Strings File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store text resources |
| Additional Functions | Localization support |
| Features | Key-value pairs, Localizable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text-based |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Software Localization | Yes |
| App Development | Yes |
| Resource Management | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Encoding verification, Comment usage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With NeXTSTEP |
| Latest Update | Continuously updated with software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .plist, .nib, .xib, .storyboard |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Xcode |
Free | Mac |
 TextEdit |
Free | Mac |
 Visual Studio Code |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |