.UI File Extension

User Interface File

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General Information

Title UI File Extension
Extension .ui
Full Form User Interface File
File Type XML-Based UI Definition File
Developer Various
MIME Type text/xml, application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Define GUI layout
Additional Functions Store widgets, Set properties
Features XML structure, Hierarchical

File Characteristics

Quality Structured layout
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Desktop Applications Yes
Embedded Systems Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insecure default, Misconfiguration
Best Practices Validate XML, Use secure libraries

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with Qt
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .qrc, .qml, .qss

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Qt Designer Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
Qt Creator Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux
PyQt Free, Commercial Windows, Mac, Linux