.STORYBOARD File Extension

Interface Builder Storyboard File

Storyboard files have the .storyboard file extension. They are meant to be opened in Apple Xcode on Mac. Storyboards provide a visual interface to connect views in iOS apps without writing code. To cr...

General Information

Title STORYBOARD File Extension
Extension .storyboard
Full Form Interface Builder Storyboard File
File Type Interface Design Document
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type application/xcode

File Function

Primary Function Visual interface design
Additional Functions Define transitions, Connect UI to code
Features XML format, Integrates with Xcode

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on designer
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

iOS Development Yes
macOS Development Yes
tvOS Development Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks None inherent
Best Practices Version control, Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2011
Integration Xcode 4.0

Associated Types

Related Extensions .xib, .nib, .swift, .m, .h

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Xcode Free macOS
Interface Builder Free macOS