.XT File Extension

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

Type 1: Xdebug Trace File

Xdebug ships with a syntax file for VIM that highlights the trace files: xt.vim. To make VIM recognise this format, copy the xt.vim file to ~/.vim/syntax. Edit or create ~/.vim/filetype.vim and add: a...

General Information

Title .XT File Extension
Extension .xt
Full Form Xdebug Trace File
File Type Trace Output File
Developer Xdebug
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Debugging data
Additional Functions Performance analysis
Features Human-readable, Machine-readable

File Characteristics

Quality Structured data
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With text editor

Use Cases

Debugging PHP Yes
Performance Profiling Yes
Development Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Local use, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2002
Latest Version Xdebug 3 (2020)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cachegrind, .log

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xdebug Free Windows, Mac, Linux
QCacheGrind Free Windows
KCacheGrind Free Linux, Mac
WinCacheGrind Free Windows

Type 2: Fasttracker 2 Extended Track

An XT file is a single music track made with Fasttracker 2. Starbreeze Studios created Fasttracker 2 for MS-DOS. It stores patterns in tracks. Users arrange multiple tracks to make an XM song module. ...

General Information

Title XT File Extension
Extension .xt
Full Form Fasttracker 2 Extended Track
File Type Audio Module File
Developer Triton
MIME Type audio/x-mod

File Function

Primary Function Store music tracks
Additional Functions Sequence notes, Sample storage
Features Multi-channel, Pattern-based

File Characteristics

Quality Low to high
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Sound Design Yes
Gaming Retro games

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, Software updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Closed development

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mod, .xm, .it, .s3m

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Fasttracker II Freeware DOS, Windows (via emulation)
XMPlay Free Windows
OpenMPT Free Windows