File Extension Database

Open INFO File

INFO file extension is most commonly associated with a Canon ZoomBrowser image index file. These are used to store information about images within ZoomBrowser albums such as thumbnails and descriptions. INFO files are also used as generic configuration files by many applications on Windows, Mac and UNIX-based platforms.

Canon ZoomBrowser uses INFO files to store thumbnail information about the images within an album. These are created when an image is opened in ZoomBrowser, and are stored within the same directory as the corresponding image, allowing albums to be browsed quickly as thumbnails do not have to be generated on-the-fly. ZoomBrowser INFO files are usually called Zbthumbnail.info and have the hidden attribute, so may not be visible depending on file and folder view properties.

INFO files are also used by many applications to store configuration information. These are similar to INI or CFG files in that they store initial settings or parameters in a plain text format, and are usually read by an application once it launches. An example is Drupal, a web-based content management system, which uses INFO files to store theme configuration information. Each entry is stored as a key-value pair on a separate line, and contains information such as the title and description of the theme, version number, features, location of stylesheets and scripts and the minimum required environment. These parameters can be used to set a theme up for use on any Drupal installation.

You can open INFO files with image index using the Canon ZoomBrowser software. INFO files which store configuration or setting information can only be used in conjunction with the application to which it belongs, which may be indicated by the filename or its location. Most INFO configuration files are stored in plaintext, so can be opened and modified using any text editor, though incorrectly changing its contents may affect the functionality of the corresponding application.

How Can I Open INFO File on Windows

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

How Can I Open INFO File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open INFO File on Android

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

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