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Open IDT File

An IDT file extension is a type of text file created by exporting a table from a Windows Installer database.

Microsoft Windows Installer is a component of the Windows operating system as an integral part of it.

Windows Installer provides a standard basis for installing and uninstalling software.

Windows Installer can be used to simplify the installation, maintenance, and uninstallation of software, thus making it easier for software developers to create installers for their products.

The IDT file contains the ASCII text representation of the relational data stored in the table.

The IDT file is also used to review the database information in a human readable format.

The IDT is also used to commit the text version of a table to a source code control system.

The MsiDatabaseExport and MsiDatabaseImport functions cause IDT files to be exported or imported, as the case may be, to or from an existing database.

Both functions are part of the Windows Installer API.

A Windows Installer database contains the data needed to install a group of applications, and IDT files are what contain the data, relationships, build queries, and much more.

The databases can be customized using third-party applications and relational queries, helping to tailor installation data to specific needs.

Software to open IDT files

Microsoft Windows Installer SDK

How Can I Open IDT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open IDT file is to find a IDT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IDT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open IDT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as IDT file opener then try to search online for "IDT viewer", "application to open IDT file" or "open IDT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open IDT file

How Can I Open IDT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a IDT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a IDT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with IDT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as IDT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open IDT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open IDT file then try to search for "IDT viewer", "application to open IDT file" or "read IDT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read IDT file

How Can I Open IDT File on Android

If you downloaded a IDT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded IDT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "IDT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "IDT viewer", "IDT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open IDT File on iPhone or iPad

To open IDT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the IDT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "IDT". This way you can find apps which can open IDT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "IDT viewer" or "IDT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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