File Extension Database

Open NIB File

NIB extension files are created with Apple Xcode Interface Builder.

Interface Builder is a software development application for Apple's macOS operating system.

It's part of Xcode, Apple Developer's visual developer IDE par excellence.

Interface Builder allows Cocoa and Carbon developers to create interfaces for applications using a graphical user interface, making development easier.

The NIB file stores all the information needed to build a user interface, such as text fields, buttons, a window or display component, and other more interactive types of components as well.

This information stored in NIB can be composed of parameters such as location, sizes, shapes, colors, etc.

Mac OS X applications can run without the use of NIB files, but NIB files offer an advantage in that user interfaces can be developed by programming them, but Apple Xcode Interface Builder helps create user interfaces visually, such as in Android Studio or Microsoft Visual Studio.

In newer versions of Interface Builder (starting with 3), the NIB format has been replaced by the XIB extension.

NIB files store binary data, while XIB files contain text.

Therefore, NIB files should not be opened manually.

Software to open and work with a NIB extension file

Apple Interface Builder

How Can I Open NIB File on Windows

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

How Can I Open NIB File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open NIB File on Android

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

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

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