Y files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.
Type 1: Yacc Source File
Yacc Source Format was developed by Stephen C. Johnson. The .y file extension is used by programs on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows. Along with 1205 other file types, the .y extension belongs to the Devel...
General Information
| Title | YACC Source File |
| Extension | .y |
| Full Form | Yet Another Compiler-Compiler Source File |
| File Type | Development File |
| Developer | Stephen C. Johnson |
| MIME Type | text/x-yacc |
File Function
| Primary Function | Define grammar |
| Additional Functions | Parser generation |
| Features | Context-free grammar, LALR(1) parser |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Syntax dependent |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Compiler Construction | Yes |
| Interpreter Building | Yes |
| Language Development | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Code injection |
| Best Practices | Grammar review, secure coding |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1975 |
| Latest Version | Depends on implementation |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .l, .lex, .bison |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Bison |
Free | Unix, Windows, macOS |
| Byacc |
Free | Unix, Windows, macOS |
| Berkeley Yacc |
Free | Unix, Windows, macOS |
Type 2: Subsampled Raw YUV Image
Y file extension is created by Developer, known as Subsampled Raw YUV Image. It is classified as Raster Image Files. The format has not been determined. You can open Y files in Berkeley Yacc program. ...
General Information
| Title | YUV Image File |
| Extension | .y |
| Full Form | Subsampled Raw YUV Image |
| File Type | Raw Image File |
| Developer | N/A |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store image data |
| Additional Functions | Video frame storage |
| Features | Subsampled, Uncompressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Raw, High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Video Editing | Yes |
| Image Processing | Yes |
| Research | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | N/A |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .yuv, .uyvy, .y4m |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 FFmpeg |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VLC Media Player |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix |
Type 3: Amiga Yabba Compressed Archive
Y is a file extension for the Amiga Yabba compressed archive format used by AmigaOS. The y file stores a compressed archive. This format is obsolete and no longer supported. Files with y extension lik...
General Information
| Title | .Y File Extension |
| Extension | .y |
| Full Form | Amiga Yabba Compressed Archive |
| File Type | Compressed File Archive |
| Developer | Unknown |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Data compression |
| Additional Functions | File archiving |
| Features | Reduced size, Consolidation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Lossless |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Data Transfer | Yes |
| Backup | Yes |
| Software Distribution | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Archive bombs |
| Best Practices | Scan for viruses, Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | N/A |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .zip, .rar, .lha |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| The Unarchiver |
Free | macOS |
| XAD Master |
Free | AmigaOS |