Type: Plugin Files
Acronym: Mac OS X Plug-in
Opens With: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Apple QuickTime Player
Adds additional features or hardware support to programs in Mac OS X; often installed in a folder within the main Library folder; common examples include the "/Library/Internet Plug-Ins" and "Library/Printers/[Manufacturer]" folders.
Plugin files may also be installed with various Mac OS X applications. These plugins are typically stored within the corresponding application folder.
Type: Plugin Files
Acronym: Adobe Photoshop Plug-in
Opens With: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Plugin used by Photoshop, an image-editing application; stores content that extends the functionality of the default Photoshop application; often used for adding image effects and filters, or support for a new raster image format.
Several preinstalled PLUGIN files are stored in Photoshop installations within the Plug-ins directory.
NOTE: Plugins may be created and sold by third-party developers.