Lotus Notes NSF File

There are three types of NSF file extensions-

  • Lotus Notes Database file
  • NES Sound File
  • Sunstar embroidery stitch file

Here we are describing about Lotus Notes Database file which has been developed by IBM and the format type is Binary. The database file is widely utilized to store data of Lotus Notes and Domino Server. A NSF file stands for Notes Storage Facility that efficiently holds information and organized them systematically. A NSF file can hold emails, design information, Meta data, calendars, contacts and attachment in binary form. Such databases are readily available for downloading from Domino servers. For Lotus Notes users, NSF is considered the advance file format. That is why it is used by businesses. The extension can be encrypted in multiple ways.

  • Database Encryption
  • Field Encryption
  • Port Encryption
  • Mail Encryption
  • Document Encryption

Popular Formats of Lotus Notes

It has multiple types and the most common of them are:

Mailbox .nsf- The format holds all your mails, calendar and to do list. Users can locate such files in the name of database.nsf and <username>.nsf.

Names. nsf- The file holds all your required personal contact and locations.

Bookmark.nsf- The file holds all your saved bookmarks.

Headline.nsf- The following format contains your Database Subscriptions information.


Apps that Open NSF Files in Windows OS:

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