What is PID file?
The file extension for PID files is usually .pid. This is a text file created by Windows software called Process Explorer which contains information about processes but only the process ID can be read. If you want to know more about the process, you will need to use other tools like Task Manager or Resource Monitor.
PID Format details
| Full Name | Process ID Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | Misc Files |
Tools that will help you view PID files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the PID extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the PID 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 PID file differently than the application dedicated to handling the PID file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the PID file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the PID 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 PID file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
PID File Viewers
- TextEdit
- Text editor
- Vim
- Linux operating systems
- Unix