LOCALSTORAGE File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
Extension .localstorage
Full Name WebKit Local Storage Data File
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Primary Association Website Data
Developed by Apple Inc.
Format Type Binary
Usage Storage of local data for web applications
Structure Key-value pairs
Character Encoding UTF-16
Storage Limit 5 MB per origin
Editable With special tools or browser developer tools
Binary Format SQLite Database
Accessibility Programmatically via Web APIs
Version Control None
Default Location %LOCALAPPDATA%GoogleChromeUser DataDefaultLocal Storage (for Google Chrome on Windows)
Backup Importance High (contains user data)
Common Editors Web browser developer tools, SQLite editors
Encryption Encrypted if the hosting website is using HTTPS
Access Method LocalStorage API in web browsers
Compatibility All modern web browsers