LOG File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .log
MIME Type text/plain
Primary Use Logging information
File Format Type Text
Character Encoding Varies (UTF-8, ASCII, etc.)
Editable Yes, with any text editor
Compression Not by default, but can be compressed
File Function To record events, errors, or other informational messages by an application or system
Data Storage Format Plain Text
Accessibility Can be accessed, read, and modified on any OS
Specific Structure May include timestamps, event details, severity level
Commonly Associated with Programs Web servers, applications, operating systems
Automatic Creation Often automatically generated by software
Manual Creation Possible through any text editing program
Standardization No strict standard; format may vary by application
Security Can contain sensitive information; should be secured accordingly
Example Uses Error tracking, transaction logging, user activity monitoring
Archiving Often archived for historical analysis or legal compliance
Customizable Dependent on the generating application's capabilities
Searchability Text-based; easily searchable with standard tools