NFO File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .nfo
Primary Use Software and Media Information
File Type Text
Standard Editor Notepad/Any Text Editor
Character Encoding ASCII or Extended ASCII
Special Characters ASCII Art
MIME Type text/plain
Usage Warez Groups / Software Piracy
Content Release Information, Instructions, Credits
Popularity High among software piracy groups
Accessibility Open with any text editor
Modification Easy to modify
Security Concerns Potential malicious links
Typical Size Small (Few KBs)
Legal Issues Associated with software piracy
Visual Representation ASCII Art and Text
Compatibility Universal (Any OS or Platform)
Header Information Usually starts with "Title", "Date", "Publisher"
Structure Unstructured Text with Sections
Creation Tools Text Editors, NFO Creators
Typical Use Case Accompanies Pirated Software/Media Releases