.PREF File Extension
2 file types use the .pref file extension.
Preferences File
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What is a PREF file?
Settings file used by various applications; often used as an application support file that contains program preferences such as program defaults or other user specified application preferences; uses the generic extension ".pref," which is short for "preferences."
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Example programs that use PREF files include GTKRadiant (local.pref), Wings 3D, and Amazon's Kindle e-Reader software (reader.pref).
Programs that open or reference PREF files
Windows
Referenced by various programs
Macintosh Preferences File
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Generic settings file used by Mac OS X applications; saves settings and user preferences for an application; may be saved with the application in the installation directory.
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NOTE: Mac OS X user preferences in the [user]/Library/Preferences/ directory use the .PLIST format for preferences.
Programs that open or reference PREF files
Mac
Referenced by various programs