Electronic Data Interchange File
General Information
| Title | EDI File Extension |
| Extension | .edi |
| Full Form | Electronic Data Interchange File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | Multiple |
| MIME Type | application/EDI-X12, application/edifact |
File Function
| Primary Function | Business data exchange |
| Additional Functions | Automated transactions |
| Features | Standardized format, Industry-specific |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Structured data |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With specific software |
Use Cases
| Supply Chain Management | Yes |
| Healthcare Transactions | Yes |
| Financial Transactions | Yes |
| Purchase Orders | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data interception |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Secure transfer protocols |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by standard |
| Latest Version | Depends on EDI standard |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xml, .csv, .txt |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 EDI Notepad |
Free, Paid versions | Windows |
 Stylus Studio |
Paid | Windows |
 MuleSoft Anypoint Platform |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |