PID File

Category: Misc Files

What is a PID file?

PID file is a data generic process or configuration file used on Unix- based system for various computers. It stores one or more Ids that distinctively identify a system in a process in the operating system.
The files record identifiers for processes that periodically run automatically. Pid file contains the process identification number (PID) stored in a well-defined location. This enables other programs to discover the pid of a running script. Examples of the file include Unix process id file andW32 or Yayin -A worm data files, which are popular software.
Users can open some of these files in a binary format (program or device for which it was developed). Also, Pid files keep track of utilities and plugin process running ids using pid file reference.
These files can be opened on Mac using apple TextEdit and vim on Linux. You can also use a universal software viewer like file magic to access the files.

Apple TextEdit

Vim

How to Make PID Files

Below are some software programs that can open PID files. Download one to open your file now.