What is IDL file?
IDL stands for Interface Definition Language. This type of file is used to define the interfaces of a program. The IDL file has three sections in it that detail what parameters and variables are defined, which are constants, and the interfaces defined by the program
IDL Format details
| Full Name | Interface Definition Language Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Microsoft |
| Category | Developer Files |
Tools that will help you view IDL files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the IDL extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the IDL file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the IDL file differently than the application dedicated to handling the IDL file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the IDL file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the IDL file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the IDL file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
IDL File Viewers
- Microsoft Visual Studio