.XIB File Extension

XML Interface Builder

Files with XIB extension may be used by Apple programs for Mac OS. XIB files are Developer Files. Apple Xcode supports XIB files to handle them. The Apple Xcode website has information about XIB and o...

General Information

Title XIB File Extension
Extension .xib
Full Form XML Interface Builder
File Type Interface Builder File
Developer Apple Inc.
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store interface
Additional Functions Define UI elements
Features Graphical interface, XML format

File Characteristics

Quality Highly structured
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with Xcode

Use Cases

iOS Development Yes
macOS Development Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Insecure object references
Best Practices Version control, XML validation

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2007
Latest Version Xcode 13 (2021)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .storyboard, .nib

Software Compatibility

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