.I File Extension

I files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Visual Studio Intermediate File

General Information

Title .I File Extension
Extension .i
Full Form C/C++ Preprocessed File
File Type Intermediate/Text File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store preprocessed code
Additional Functions Facilitate compilation
Features Preprocessor output, Macros expanded

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Compilation Process Yes
Debugging Yes
Code Analysis Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Version control, Regular updates

Historical/Version Information

Associated With C/C++ languages
Usage Context Software development

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .c, .cpp, .h

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Visual Studio Free, Paid Windows, Mac
GCC Free Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix
Clang Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: INTERCAL Source File

Can't open I files? You must have supported software programs installed for INTERCAL Source File on your system such as Microsoft Notepad. Associate default Microsoft Notepad program for *.i (INTERCAL...

General Information

Title INTERCAL Source File
Extension .i
Full Form INTERCAL Program File
File Type Source Code File
Developer Don Woods, James M. Lyon
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Contain INTERCAL code
Additional Functions Compile into bytecode, Executable with interpreter
Features Esoteric, Parody language

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on code
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Educational Yes
Programming Humor Yes
Experimental Projects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Use with caution, Rare usage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1972
Latest Version Varies by implementation

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .int, .c, .h

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
C-INTERCAL Free Cross-platform
CLC-INTERCAL Free Cross-platform