LDIF

Basic information about LDIF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension LDIF（*.LDIF or *.ldif）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the LDIF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the LDIF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LDIF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LDIF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LDIF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the LDIF file?
How to open a LDIF file?
What programs do I need to open a LDIF file?
What programs help to create and edit a LDIF file?
How to convert LDIF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to LDIF file format?

1.Detail information about LDIF file extension: LDAP Data Interchange Format File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert LDIF files
File type	LDAP Data Interchange Format File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	LDIF file is a LDAP Data Interchange Format File. Text-based data interchange file used by LDAP directories; describes a directory, the entries contained in the directory, and changes made to the entries.
Windows	Microsoft Active Directory Explorer LDAPSoft LDAP Browser Softerra LDAP Browser Apache Directory Mozilla Thunderbird
macOS	Apple Contacts Apple Directory Access Apache Directory Mozilla Thunderbird Apple Address Book
Linux	Apache Directory Mozilla Thunderbird LDAPSoft LDAP Browser

How to convert LDIF files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for LDIF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve LDIF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

LDIF to CSV

LDIF to MAB

How to convert another files to LDIF file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to LDIF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to LDIF conversion, you may use the option.

MAB to LDIF

Can't open a LDIF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.LDIF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the LDIF extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support LDIF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of LDIF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a LDIF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a LDIF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a LDIF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the LDIF file is damaged.
Whether the LDIF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the LDIF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the LDIF file format is incompletely.
Whether the LDIF file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a LDIF file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a LDIF file.

If the LDIF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.