.IDL

IDL File

Visual Studio Visual C++ interface definition library file
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A .IDL file is associated with Visual Studio Visual C++ interface definition library, a developer file.

Developer: Microsoft Category: Developer Files
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Related: .DO · .MD · .HEX · .XSD

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A file with the .IDL extension is a file known as Visual Studio Visual C++ interface definition library. It belongs to the Developer Files category. This format is associated with Microsoft.

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This page lists 1 programs that open .IDL files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

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FULL NAMEVisual Studio Visual C++ interface definition library file
DEVELOPERMicrosoft

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