LIB file format description

Many people share .lib files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .lib file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .lib files.

11 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.lib - Visual C++ Import Library

The LIB development files are related to Microsoft Visual Studio. LIB file is a Visual C++ Import Library. This file contains information the linker needs to resolve external references to exported DLL functions.

Application:

Microsoft Visual Studio

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Visual C++ Import Library related extensions:

.pdl: Policy Description Language File
.dmd: Domain Model Definition
.suo: Visual Studio Solution User Options
.resx: ASP.NET Resource
.hm: WinHelp Context ID
.rc2: Visual Studio RC2 Resource

.lib - ESPL Encrypted Programming File

The LIB development files are related to Ensign. LIB file is a ESPL Encrypted Programming File. The Ensign Software Programming Language (ESPL) is used to program user-defined studies, lines, reports, and tools using the Ensign Windows software. Encrypted ESPL files are saved with a file extension of .LIB, and cannot be loaded into the ESPL Editor.

Application:

Ensign

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

ESPL Encrypted Programming File related extensions:

.spt: ESPL Programming File

.lib - TINA Library

The LIB data files are related to TINA. LIB file is a TINA Library. TINA is a circuit simulation and PCB design software package for analyzing, designing, and real time testing of analog, digital, VHDL, MCU, and mixed electronic circuits and their PCB layouts, it is made by Designsoft.

Application:

TINA

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

TINA Library related extensions:

.cat: TINA Pro Catalog
.cpl: TINA Complex Parameter List
.ddb: TINA Shape Library Database
.exa: TINA Task List
.ind: TINA Library Index
.ipr: TINA Interpreter File

.lib - Maple Repository Data File

The LIB data files are related to Maple. LIB file is a Maple Repository Data File. Maple is a commercial computer algebra system developed and sold commercially by Maplesoft. The file extension .mla is used to denote a Maple repository file. In early versions of Maple, a repository was a pair of files named with .lib and .ind extensions.

Application:

Maple

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Maple Repository Data File related extensions:

.hdb: Maple Help Database
.ind: Maple Repository Index File
.m: Maple Internal Format File
.maple: Maple Workbook Document
.maplet: Maple Maplet File
.mla: Maple Repository File

.lib - FluidDraw Library

The LIB data files are related to FluidDraw. LIB file is a FluidDraw Library. FluidDraw is an application for creating electro-pneumatic circuit drawings. FluidDraw Libraries are hierarchically organised collections of symbols.

Application:

FluidDraw

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

FluidDraw Library related extensions:

.fdprj: FluidDraw Project

.lib - CIRCAD Source Library

The LIB data files are related to CIRCAD. LIB file is a CIRCAD Source Library. CIRCAD is a powerful and easy-to-use PCB Design package.

Application:

CIRCAD

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

CIRCAD Source Library related extensions:

.net: CIRCAD Netlist Data
.pcb: CIRCAD PCB Design
.sch: CIRCAD Schematic Document

.lib - PSpice Library

The LIB data files are related to Cadence PSpice. LIB file is a PSpice Library. PSpice is a SPICE analog circuit and digital logic simulation program for Microsoft Windows.

Application:

Cadence PSpice

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

xnt, xpk

PSpice Library related extensions:

.dba: Gridgen Geometry Data
.st0: SPICE Status Data
.pmu: Pegasus Mail Keyboard Macro
.bldinp: OnScale Build Input Data
.op: eSignal OptionsPlus Data
.tp_catalog: ThumbsPlus Catalog Scheme Data

.lib - WAsP Wind Atlas Data

The LIB data files are related to WAsP. LIB file is a WAsP Wind Atlas Data. WAsP (Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program) is a PC program for predicting wind climates, wind resources and power productions from wind turbines and wind farms.

Application:

WAsP

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

WAsP Wind Atlas Data related extensions:

.map: WAsP Terrain Map
.obs: WAsP Obstacle List
.owc: WAsP Observed Wind Climate
.pow: WAsP Power Curve
.rds: WAsP v4 Roughness Description
.rrd: WAsP Roughness Description

.lib - Cadence OrCAD Library Data

The LIB data files are related to Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer. LIB file is a Cadence OrCAD Library Data. Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer contains a fully integrated design flow that includes a constraint manager, design capture technology, component tools, a PCB editor, an auto/interactive router, and interfaces for manufacturing and mechanical CAD.

Application:

Cadence OrCAD PCB Designer

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Cadence OrCAD Library Data related extensions:

.srf: Lightwave 3D Surface Data
.pat: PCStitch Pattern Data
.dwi: Dependency Walker Image
.ebc: CITE Control Data
.ptn: CADKEY Pattern Data
.dialog: UltraEdit Dialog Data

.lib - Finale Library Data

The LIB data files are related to Finale. LIB file is a Finale Library Data. Finale is the flagship program of a series of proprietary scorewriters created by MakeMusic for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X.

Application:

Finale

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Finale Library Data related extensions:

.eft: Finale Enigma Transportable Data
.etf: Enigma Transportable File
.mus: Finale Music File
.mxl: Compressed MusicXML Notation
.ply: Finale Playback Data

.lib - Sage MAS 90 Library Data

The LIB data files are related to Sage MAS 90. LIB file is a Sage MAS 90 Library Data. Sage MAS 90 is a business management application which combines core accounting and financial reporting modules with project management, manufacturing and distribution solutions.

Application:

Sage MAS 90

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Sage MAS 90 Library Data related extensions:

.bsc: BASin Code Format Data
.htx: Microsoft Frontpage Database Results Data
.prf: FileNet eForms Form Preferences Data
.tak: Music Maker Audio Sample
.lpk: Tecplot Layout Package
.rpt: Sage MAS 90 Report

Naturally, other applications may also use the .lib file extension. Even harmful programs can create .lib files. Be especially cautious with .lib files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .lib file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.lib

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .lib file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

ib, ilb, lb, lbi, li, lif, lig, lin, liv, ljb, llb, lob, lub, mib, pib

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.lif: Leica Image File
.lif: Homeworld Texture
.pib: Platform Independent Binary
.lif: HP-UX LIF File
.lob: IBM DB2 Large Object Data
.lif: Game of Life Data

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