File Extension Database

Open XBRL File

XBRL or Xtensible Business Reporting Language extension files are used to make financial reports in a more standardized way. In fact, all Federal agencies of the United States use these files to generate their own reports, classified or not, as well as any other type of financial trades.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) directed all American companies to report their earnings in XBRL format.

The most suitable software to manage these types of files is NotePad++ text editor which was created by Notepad++ Team. However, it is also compatible with other software packages, namely:

How Can I Open XBRL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XBRL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XBRL File on Android

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

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