Basic information about Y file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension Y(*.Y or *.y), 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 Y file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the Y file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the Y file with their brief description and a list of programs that support Y file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the Y file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the Y file?
  • How to open a Y file?
  • What programs do I need to open a Y file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a Y file?
  • How to convert Y files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to Y file format?


1.Detail information about Y file extension: Yacc Source File

File type Yacc Source File Category Developer Files
Developer Stephen C. Johnson File format Text
Description Y file is a Yacc Source File developed by Stephen C. Johnson. Developer file used by Yacc (Yet Another Compiler-Compiler), a program used to generate source code parsers; contains formal declarations for how a programming language is defined; used for generating parsers for various languages.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert Y files

Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio with MKS Lex & Yacc plug-in
Any text editor

macOS
Apple Xcode
Berkeley Yacc
Yacc
Any text editor

Linux
Berkeley Yacc
Bison
Yacc
Any text editor


2.Detail information about Y file extension: Subsampled Raw YUV Image

File type Subsampled Raw YUV Image Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description Y file is a Subsampled Raw YUV Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert Y files

Windows
Microsoft Windows Media Player with YUV Genius package
Apple QuickTime Player with QuickTime YUV codec

macOS
Apple QuickTime Player with QuickTime YUV codec


3.Detail information about Y file extension: Amiga Yabba Compressed File

File type Amiga Yabba Compressed File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description Y file is a Amiga Yabba Compressed File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert Y files

Windows
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe for Windows
Cloanto Amiga Forever

macOS
Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe 16
Cloanto Amiga Forever

Linux
yabba for Unix


4.Detail information about Y file extension: Xcode Core Yacc Program

File type Xcode Core Yacc Program Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description Y file is a Xcode Core Yacc Program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert Y files

macOS
Xcode


5.Detail information about Y file extension: Yet Another Compiler-Compiler (YACC) Grammar File

File type Yet Another Compiler-Compiler (YACC) Grammar File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description Y file is a Yet Another Compiler-Compiler (YACC) Grammar File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert Y files



Can't open a Y 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.Y”。

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 Y extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support Y 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 Y 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 Y file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a Y 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 Y file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the Y 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.