What is PHP file?
PHP file extension is the file extension for PHP source code files. It is used by many programming languages and platforms, including ColdFusion, Visual Basic .NET, and various scripting languages. These files are saved with a .php extension in a text editor or word processor.
PHP Format details
| Full Name | PHP Source Code Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | Web Files |
Tools that will help you view PHP files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the PHP extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the PHP file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the PHP file differently than the application dedicated to handling the PHP file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the PHP file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the PHP file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the PHP file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
PHP File Viewers
- Text editor
- Web browser
- Apache Web Server
- PHPEdit