File Extension Database

Open PROPERTIES File

PROPERTIES files are used by JAVA as a property class to store properties and application parameters that are configurable.

These files allow you to manipulate files that permanently store a series of values, each matched to a name, similar to the names of variables that store values in memory.

It is important to note that PROPERTIES files can be loaded by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) using the java.util.properties API.

Once you upload the PROPERTIES files, they are kept on your hard drive in nested folders that represent the hierarchy of key-value pairs.

An example of these files structure is below:

#Example Properties

#Mon Mar 24 17:30:40 CET 2021

lastAccess = 3964690678423

language = EN

Although these files can be generated directly from a Java application, they can also be edited from any simple text editor. When editing make sure to preserve PROPERTIES file extension so the file can be read after modification by its target application.

To open these types of files, you must have one of the following programs installed:

How Can I Open PROPERTIES File on Windows

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

How Can I Open PROPERTIES File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open PROPERTIES File on Android

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

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