File Extension Database

Open CONF File

The files with the CONF extension are related to configuration schemes, parameters and presets necessary for the correct functioning of some processes of an operating system, specific applications or servers.

These files are common in almost all current operating systems, including mobile OSes.

The contents of CONF files are generally written in ASCII standard.

CONF files can be edited manually using any text editor. However, you should consider that if you make a mistake in manual editing of a CONF file, you can destabilize or prevent a certain application from running correctly and therefore editing of such system files is not recommended, especially CONF files for system firmware.

If you need to edit a CONF file manually, you can use any of the following programs:

How Can I Open CONF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CONF file is to find a CONF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CONF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CONF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CONF file opener then try to search online for "CONF viewer", "application to open CONF file" or "open CONF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CONF file

How Can I Open CONF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CONF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CONF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CONF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CONF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CONF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CONF file then try to search for "CONF viewer", "application to open CONF file" or "read CONF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CONF file

How Can I Open CONF File on Android

If you downloaded a CONF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CONF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CONF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CONF viewer", "CONF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CONF File on iPhone or iPad

To open CONF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CONF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CONF". This way you can find apps which can open CONF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CONF viewer" or "CONF file" online in your favorite search engine.