FileInfo
extension

NIB File - What is a .nib file and how do I open it?

Learn about .NIB files and view a list of programs that open them.

Languages

EN

Overview

What is a NIB file? File created by Interface Builder, a software development program (included with Apple Xcode) used for building user interfaces for Mac OS X applications; saves a user interface component such as a window or a view as well as the text fields, buttons, and other interactive components.

More Information While NIB files aren't required for Mac OS X applications, they are commonly used since creating interfaces visually in Interface Builder is often easier than creating them programmatically. NOTE: Version 3 of Interface Builder introduced the .XIB format, which stores the same information as a NIB file but uses a text-based file format.

Popularity3.6/5

51 votes

Quick AppUsed by
VerifiedVerified by FileInfo.com The FileInfo.com team has independently researched the Interface Builder User Interface file format and Mac apps listed on this page. Our goal is 100% accuracy and we only publish information about file types that we have verified. If you would like to suggest any additions or updates to this page, please let us know .

Apple Interface Builder 3.2.3 Icon

Breadcrumbs

DeveloperApple
Popularity3.6 | 51 Votes

Previous / Next

‹ .NI.NICK ›

In-Depth

.NIB File Extension

Interface Builder User Interface File

DeveloperApple
Popularity
3.6  |  51 Votes
 

What is a NIB file?

File created by Interface Builder, a software development program (included with Apple Xcode) used for building user interfaces for Mac OS X applications; saves a user interface component such as a window or a view as well as the text fields, buttons, and other interactive components.

More Information

While NIB files aren't required for Mac OS X applications, they are commonly used since creating interfaces visually in Interface Builder is often easier than creating them programmatically.

NOTE: Version 3 of Interface Builder introduced the .XIB format, which stores the same information as a NIB file but uses a text-based file format.

Open over 400 file formats with File Viewer Plus . Free Download

Programs that open or reference NIB files

Sort

Pricing

Program Name

Platform

Reset

X

Mac

Apple Xcode

Free

Apple Interface Builder

Category: Developer Files

Updated: September 20, 2011

FAQ

What is a NIB file?↓
File created by Interface Builder, a software development program (included with Apple Xcode) used for building user interfaces for Mac OS X applications; saves a user interface component such as a window or a view as well as the text fields, buttons, and other interactive components.

Related