.XLL File Extension

Learn about XLL file extension and how to open this file type. XLL files are Excel add-ins that extend functionality. They contain code adding new functions to Excel. If the XLL file is incomplete, a...

General Information

File Function

Title File Function
Primary Function Run Excel Add-ins
Additional Functions Extend functionality

File Characteristics

Title File Characteristics
Quality High-performance
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Title Use Cases
Data Analysis Yes
Business Intelligence Yes
Custom Calculations Yes

Security and Practices

Title Security and Practices
Security Risks Malware, Code execution
Best Practices Signature verification, Update regularly

Historical/Version Information

Title Historical/Version Information
Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version Varies by add-in

Associated Types

Title Associated Types
Similar Extensions .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm, .xlsb

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Title
Microsoft Excel Subscription Windows, Mac
OpenOffice Calc Free Windows, Mac, Linux
LibreOffice Calc Free Windows, Mac, Linux