GITIGNORE
Settings Files

.GITIGNORE File

GITIGNORE is a settings file format used to store application and system configuration.

About the .gitignore file

GITIGNORE is a settings file format used to store application and system configuration. Files in this category are typically used for settings files and may be opened, edited or converted using the tools on this site.

Common uses

  • Belongs to Settings Files
  • Viewable in-browser
  • Editable in-browser
  • Convertible to other formats

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GITIGNORE file FAQ

A .gitignore file belongs to the Settings Files category. GITIGNORE is a settings file format used to store application and system configuration.

You can open .gitignore files directly in your browser using our online viewer above — no software install needed.

Yes. Use our online editor above to edit .gitignore files with syntax highlighting, undo and export.

Use the converter options above to change .gitignore into txt, pdf, html and more.