.LBR File Extension

Library Archive File

The .LBR file format was invented by Gary P. Novosielski. It was used on CP/M and DOS operating systems in the 1980s. The LU program created packages in the .LBR format. LU can add, extract, and delet...

General Information

Title LBR File Extension
Extension .lbr
Full Form Library Archive File
File Type Archive File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/x-lbr

File Function

Primary Function Store archives
Additional Functions Compression, Grouping
Features File grouping, Optional compression

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on content
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes, with compatible software

Use Cases

Data Archiving Yes
Software Distribution Historically
File Compression Optional

Security and Practices

Security Risks Archive bomb, Malicious content
Best Practices Scan for viruses, Verify source

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .zip, .rar, .tar, .gz

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Norton Commander Commercial DOS
7-Zip Free Windows, Linux, macOS
The Unarchiver Free macOS