How do I open a .LOG file on Windows or Mac?

You can open .LOG files using Notepad, BareTail, VS Code, Console (macOS). If you do not have native software installed, you can use OpenAnyFile's free File Identifier or convert .LOG to a standard format in your browser.

Is a .LOG file safe to open?

This format carries a safety rating of Low Risk. Inspect .LOG files to troubleshoot software application crashes

Can I convert a .LOG file to other formats?

Yes! .LOG can be converted to formats such as .TXT directly in your web browser.

What should I do if a .LOG file is corrupted or won't open?

If your .LOG file displays an invalid header or signature error, check its magic bytes hex header (Varies) using OpenAnyFile's Magic Byte Detector or follow our step-by-step file repair guide.

How do I open .LOG files?

You can open .LOG files using Notepad, BareTail, VS Code, Console (macOS).

Documents • MIME: text/plain

.LOG – LOG File Format

Q: What is a .LOG file?

A .LOG file is a LOG File Format associated with Documents. LOG is a plain text document created automatically by operating systems, servers, and applications to record timestamps, status updates, and diagnostic events.

LOG is a plain text document created automatically by operating systems, servers, and applications to record timestamps, status updates, and diagnostic events.

Primary Category Documents

MIME Type text/plain

Magic Bytes Signature Varies

Security Risk Rating Low Risk

Recommended Software to Open .LOG

Notepad

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BareTail

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VS Code

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Console (macOS)

windows, mac, linux • Free