LIB file format description
Many people often share .lib files without providing instructions on how to use them. This can make it difficult for users to determine which program is compatible for editing, converting, or printing .lib files. To address this issue, we have created this page to offer assistance and guidance on handling .lib files. We provide information on compatible software, editing instructions and conversion options to help users effectively interact with .lib files.
Our aim is to simplify the process and promote seamless use of the .lib file format.
16 filename extension(s) found in our database.
- Visual C++ Import Library
- ESPL Encrypted Programming File
- TINA Library
- Maple Repository Data File
- FluidDraw Library
- Scholars Aid Library
- CIRCAD Source Library
- PSpice Library
- WAsP Wind Atlas Data
- Cadence OrCAD Library Data
- Finale Library Data
- Sage MAS 90 Library Data
- BricsCAD Library
- Sibelius House Style Library
- Game Maker Actions Library
- MODELLER Library Data
- .lib file related problems
.lib - Visual C++ Import Library
The LIB development files are related to Microsoft Visual Studio. The 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:
- ys Y86 Assembler Source Code
- mno Dreamweaver Design Notes Data
- 3mp TTCN-3 Source Code
- hgsigs Mercurial Signatures Data
- markdown Markdown Document
- sip SIP Specification File
.lib - ESPL Encrypted Programming File
The LIB development files are related to Ensign. The 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. The 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. The 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
- lid Maple Setup Data
- m Maple Internal Format File
- maple Maple Workbook Document
- maplet Maple Maplet File
.lib - FluidDraw Library
The LIB data files are related to FluidDraw. The 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 - Scholars Aid Library
The LIB data files are related to Scholars Aid. The LIB file is a Scholars Aid Library. Scholars Aid is an academic writing software that can be used by everyone to organize, search, and use data.
| Application: | Scholars Aid |
|---|---|
| Category: | Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
Scholars Aid Library related extensions:
- slg Safend Protector Encrypted Log
- pmo Broderbund PrintMaster Meta Object
- asdatabase Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Database
- ia6 IApproach Work Data
- pst Lightwave 3D Preset
- nlp NirLauncher Package
.lib - CIRCAD Source Library
The LIB data files are related to CIRCAD. The 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:
.lib - PSpice Library
The LIB data files are related to Cadence PSpice. The 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:
- rtwsh Audials Radiotracker Wishlist
- agd ActiGraph ActiLife Data
- bf libigl Skeletal Data
- bmsk STK Body Mask File
- enlx EndNote X Compressed Library Data
- xmm Autodesk 3D Studio MAX XML Animation Map
.lib - WAsP Wind Atlas Data
The LIB data files are related to WAsP. The 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. The 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:
- mvm MAGIX PhotoStory Slideshow
- wrt WhistlerMap Waypoints Data
- azs AirZip FileSECURE AZS File
- baf Pioneer DJS Interface Data
- etl ReadyBoot Event Table Data
- gsv Gameshark SP Save File
.lib - Finale Library Data
The LIB data files are related to Finale. The 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:
- bak Finale Backup Data
- eft Finale Enigma Transportable Data
- etf Enigma Transportable File
- ini Finale Playback Preferences Data
- mus Finale Music File
- musicxml MusicXML Notation
.lib - Sage MAS 90 Library Data
The LIB data files are related to Sage MAS 90. The 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:
- txx DataPerfect Text Storage
- uks Microsoft Works UKS Data
- gme DexDrive Game Card Image
- pfs First Publisher ART Data
- dstv Tekla Structures NC File
- ccld Construction Clouds Data
.lib - BricsCAD Library
The LIB data files are related to BricsCAD. The LIB file is a BricsCAD Library. BricsCAD is a computer-aided design (CAD) application developed by Bricsys.
| Application: | BricsCAD |
|---|---|
| Category: | Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
BricsCAD Library related extensions:
- brx BricsCAD Runtime Extension
- dce BricsCAD Dialog Error Log
- dcl BricsCAD Dialog Control Language Data
- drx BricsCAD Design Runtime Extension
- mcr BricsCAD Macro Data
- pgp BricsCAD Program Parameters Data
.lib - Sibelius House Style Library
The LIB data files are related to Sibelius. The LIB file is a Sibelius House Style Library. Sibelius is the complete software for writing, playing, printing and publishing music notation.
| Application: | Sibelius |
|---|---|
| Category: | Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
Sibelius House Style Library related extensions:
- niff Notation Interchange File Format
- plg Sibelius Plug-in
- sar Sibelius Arrange Style
- scl Sibelius Scale Diagram Library
- sco Sibelius Scorch Data
- set Sibelius Sound Set Definition
.lib - Game Maker Actions Library
The LIB development files are related to GameMaker:Studio. The LIB file is a Game Maker Actions Library. Game Maker is a game development software application written by Mark Overmars in the Delphi programming language. Overmars released it in 2000.
| Application: | GameMaker:Studio |
|---|---|
| Category: | Development files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
Game Maker Actions Library related extensions:
- fal Falcon Script
- wiq Visual Studio Work Item Query
- erubis Erubis Script
- mui Multilingual User Interface Data
- phy Valve Source Collision Model Data
- mspx Microsoft Presentation Framework Page
.lib - MODELLER Library Data
The LIB data files are related to MODELLER. The LIB file is a MODELLER Library Data. MODELLER is a computer program that models three-dimensional structures of proteins and their assemblies by satisfaction of spatial restraints.
| Application: | MODELLER |
|---|---|
| Category: | Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
MODELLER Library Data related extensions:
Be careful.
It is important to understand that the .lib file extension is not limited to a particular set of applications. Other programs besides the intended ones can also use the .lib extension to create files. This includes potentially harmful programs or malware that may generate .lib files for various purposes. Be especially cautious with .lib files coming from untrusted or unknown sources.
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 an extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .lib file
To set the .lib file association in Windows 11, you can follow these steps
- Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.
- In the Settings app, click on System and then select Apps from the left-hand side menu.
- Scroll down and click on the Default apps option.
- Under the Default apps section, you will find various categories such as Email, Web browser, and Music player.
- Locate the category that matches the file type you want to associate, such as Photos for image files or Video player for video files.
- Click on the current default app listed under the category. A list of available apps will appear.
- Choose the app you want to set as the default for that file type. If the desired app is not listed, click on More apps to see additional options or click on Look for an app in the Microsoft Store to search for apps in the Store.
- After selecting the app, it will become the default choice for opening files of that type.
It's worth mentioning that you don't always need to set .lib file association. Many applications can open .lib files without requiring any specific file association to be set.
The .lib file extension is often given incorrectly
Based on searches conducted on our site in the past year, we have compiled a list of the most common misspellings. These frequent misspellings can cause confusion and hinder search accuracy. Our goal in providing this list is to help users find the right information more easily and enhance their overall search experience on our website.
These misspellings were the most common in the past year:
ib, iib, ilb, lb, lbi, li, lif, lig, lin, liv, ljb, llb, lob, lub, mib
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
There is a possibility that the .lib filename extension is misspelled. To assist users in identifying potential errors, we provide a list of similar file extensions in our database.
Filename extensions similar to .lib:
- ib Embarcadero InterBase Database
- lig Afm2pl Ligkern Specifications
- mib SNMP MIB File
- lif Leica Image File
- llb LabVIEW Library
- lbi Dreamweaver Library
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