STRINGS

Basic information about STRINGS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension STRINGS（*.STRINGS or *.strings）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the STRINGS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the STRINGS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the STRINGS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support STRINGS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the STRINGS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the STRINGS file?
How to open a STRINGS file?
What programs do I need to open a STRINGS file?
What programs help to create and edit a STRINGS file?
How to convert STRINGS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to STRINGS file format?

1.Detail information about STRINGS file extension: Text Strings File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert STRINGS files
File type	Text Strings File	Category	Text Files
Developer	Apple	File format	Text
Description	STRINGS file is a Text Strings File developed by Apple. Contains text strings referenced by a Mac OS X program; used for alerts, errors, and status messages; often several STRINGS files are stored within the Resources folder of an OS X application package; they are not meant to be opened or edited by the user.
macOS	Apple Xcode MacroMates TextMate Apple TextEdit Mac OS X

Can't open a STRINGS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.STRINGS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the STRINGS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support STRINGS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of STRINGS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a STRINGS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a STRINGS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a STRINGS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the STRINGS file is damaged.
Whether the STRINGS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the STRINGS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the STRINGS file format is incompletely.
Whether the STRINGS file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a STRINGS file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a STRINGS file.

If the STRINGS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.