.RIDL File Extension

Remote Interface Definition Language File

RIDL filename suffix is used for RAD Studio Active X data format files. The RIDL file format is compatible with software installable on Windows. RIDL file format belongs to the Developer Files categor...

General Information

Title RIDL File Extension
Extension .ridl
Full Form Remote Interface Definition Language File
File Type Interface Definition File
Developer Embarcadero Technologies
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define interfaces
Additional Functions Support COM objects
Features Type library, Object description

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

COM Development Yes
Interface Definition Yes
Software Libraries Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Version control, Interface documentation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Delphi 7
Latest Version Delphi 10.4 Sydney

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tlb, .olb, .dll, .ocx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Delphi Commercial Windows
C++Builder Commercial Windows