File Extension Database

Open LOG File

A file of LOG format and extension is a log storage file used by various operating systems and programs, both desktop, mobile and web applications.

Typically a LOG file contains a plain text record of certain events with their timestamps.

LOG log files can be created by the program or the operating system, to keep track of system events, which can be classified by labels or numbers.

A software installation program can also use of a LOG log file, to list the location and names of installed files.

Web servers also generate log files to keep track of visitors, control over search engines, and to control bandwidth usage.

Web statistics programs allow web hosts to analyze log files through generated tables and graphs, which present the recorded website traffic data in a graphical format.

Antivirus and computer security programs also make extensive use of LOG files to record activities and possible intrusions of malicious software, as well as the update statistics of the program itself.

Software to open a LOG file

Due to the nature of a LOG file, which is a plain text file, these can be opened with any text editor:

Typical LOG application file locations:

%SystemRoot%\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1
C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

Frequently associated Windows objects:

txtfile

How Can I Open LOG File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open LOG file is to find a LOG file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LOG 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 LOG 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 LOG file opener then try to search online for "LOG viewer", "application to open LOG file" or "open LOG file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open LOG file

How Can I Open LOG File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a LOG file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LOG 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 LOG file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as LOG file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open LOG file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open LOG file then try to search for "LOG viewer", "application to open LOG file" or "read LOG file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read LOG file

How Can I Open LOG File on Android

If you downloaded a LOG 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 LOG 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 "LOG".
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 "LOG viewer", "LOG 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 LOG File on iPhone or iPad

To open LOG 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 LOG 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 "LOG". This way you can find apps which can open LOG 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 "LOG viewer" or "LOG file" online in your favorite search engine.

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