Opening a UIL File

The UIL file type is primarily associated with X-Motif UIL Table.

UILFile Extension UIL
File extension: UIL
File type:  X-Motif UIL Table files

What is a UIL file?

UIL files mostly belong to X-Motif UIL Table. Bitmap

How to open a UIL file

You need a suitable software like X-Motif UIL Table to open a UIL file. You need a suitable software like X-Motif UIL Table to open a UIL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your UIL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a UIL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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How to extract texts from UIL files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from UIL file or capture a preview screenshot using our online UIL file viewer:
  1. To do so, click the "Choose your .uil file to view" button above.
  2. Your UIL file will then be displayed in the browser.
  3. Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

What to Do When a .UIL File Fails to Open

Because .UIL files can originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: These files often come from UNIX developers, suggesting they are X-Motif UIL Table files used for interface layouts.
  2. Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor to inspect its opening lines.
    • Plain text (text/plain or text/x-uil) defining widgets indicates a standard Motif script.
    • "PK" or garbled characters suggest an unrelated binary format.
  3. Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required. Likely tools include X-Motif development kits or standard text editors. If uncertain, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for UIL File Extension

Related files:
Mime type:
text/x-uil, text/plain

a uil X-Motif UIL Table file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with UIL files

  • Associate the UIL file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open X-Motif UIL Table files. Because only the current version supports the latest UIL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available X-Motif UIL Table update.
  • To make sure that your UIL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .UIL file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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