Overview

Executive and Linkable Format is ELF for short. For the storage of executables, core dumps, libraries, and object code, this basic file format is used somewhat extensively. Regarding Unix and other Unix-based operating systems, the binary file format is regarded as standard. The most useful ability of the file extension is its versatility. Any CPU you wish might be easily run on. Consequently, an ELF file can be run flexiblely on many different operating systems.

Category

The category of the file extension is Program Executable Files.

Supported Apps

It supports many apps including Linux and Unix systems as well as gaming apps like Dreamcast and Sony PlayStation.

Developer

The developer of ELF is Unix System Laboratories.

Signature

7F 45 4C 46

Apps that have created ELF can access ELF files as well as it can be accessed by Linux and Unix-based systems.