File Extension Database

Open LDIF File

A file with the LDIF file extension is an LDAP Data Interchange Format file used by LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) directories.

About LDAP

The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol is a software resource access protocol that allows anyone to locate data about organizations, people, and other resources, such as files and devices, on a network, either on the public Internet or on a corporate intranet.

An example of use, for an LDIF file, might be to store information for the purpose of authenticating users, such as accounts associated with banks, email servers, ISPs, etc.

LDIF Files in LDAP Protocol

LDIF files are plain text files that represent LDAP data and commands.

LDIF files provide an easy way to communicate with a directory to read, write, rename, and delete entries.

LDIF files behave similarly to REG files, which can be used to manipulate the Windows Registry.

Some LDIF files are only used to store address book information for email clients or record-keeping applications.

Software to open an LDIF file

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How Can I Open LDIF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open LDIF file is to find a LDIF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LDIF 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 LDIF 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 LDIF file opener then try to search online for "LDIF viewer", "application to open LDIF file" or "open LDIF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open LDIF file

How Can I Open LDIF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a LDIF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LDIF 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 LDIF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as LDIF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open LDIF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open LDIF file then try to search for "LDIF viewer", "application to open LDIF file" or "read LDIF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read LDIF file

How Can I Open LDIF File on Android

If you downloaded a LDIF 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 LDIF 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 "LDIF".
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 "LDIF viewer", "LDIF 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 LDIF File on iPhone or iPad

To open LDIF 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 LDIF 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 "LDIF". This way you can find apps which can open LDIF 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 "LDIF viewer" or "LDIF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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