Open LIB File

A LIB extension file is a library file that primarily functions as input to the linker. LIB files include the standard COFF (Common Object File Format) library files and import library files.

However, LIB files are not limited to a single application, it is also a generic data library of information used by a specific program, often containing functions and constants that are referenced by a program.

The data that a LIB file can contain is variable in nature and can include actual objects, such as text clippings, images, or other media, and is typically referenced on requests.

LIB files are similar to DLL files, they contain dynamic link libraries, however they are presented as an alternative to these, which in any case LIB files contain static libraries that can be used as import libraries for DLL files, marking them with the LIB file extension.

A notorious application is for C ++ as it is presented as an import file of this programming language. LIB file in C++ contains information the linker needs to resolve external references to exported DLL functions.

LIB files should not be opened manually, as they are a binary and system file.