┌─ FILE ANALYSIS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ┐
│ DEVELOPER : N/A (Universal)
│ CATEGORY : System
│ MIME TYPE : text/plain
└ ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── ┘
What is a CFG file?
CFG (Configuration) files are generic text-based configuration files used by countless applications, games, and system components. There is no single standard — CFG files may use INI-style key=value pairs, XML, JSON, or custom formats depending on the application. They store user preferences, system settings, and application parameters.
How to open CFG files
- Notepad (Windows) — Basic text editor
- VS Code (Windows, macOS, Linux) — Syntax detection
- Notepad++ (Windows) — Enhanced text editing
- Any text editor — CFG files are plain text
Technical specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | Varies (INI, key=value, custom) |
| Encoding | UTF-8 or ASCII (typically) |
| Comments | # or ; (common conventions) |
| Structure | Sections with key-value pairs |
| Standard | No universal standard |
Common use cases
- Game settings: Graphics, controls, and gameplay options.
- Application config: Software preferences and parameters.
- Server configuration: Web server and service settings.
- Build systems: Compiler and build tool configuration.