Opening an INL File

The INL file type is primarily associated with Visual C++.

INL	File extension: INL
	File type:	Inline Function File

What is an INL file?

INL files mostly belong to Visual C++ by Microsoft Corporation. Use our "Online INL Text Viewer" below to analyze your INL file and to see all text it contains.

How do you open INL files?

You need a suitable software like Visual C++ to open an INL file. You need a suitable software like Visual C++ from Microsoft Corporation to open an INL 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 INL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a INL 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 INL files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

You can extract texts from INL file or capture a preview screenshot using our online INL file viewer:

To do so, click the "Choose your .inl file to view" button above.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

What to Do When a .INL File Fails to Open

Since .INL files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file from a programmer is likely a C++ Inline Function File. If from an installer, it may be a language file.
Check the Header: Inspect the opening lines in a text editor or hex viewer:
- C++ syntax (#include, inline) confirms it's source code.
- Plain text key-value pairs suggest a configuration file.
- Unreadable binary indicates a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Microsoft Visual C++, Notepad++, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file here to detect its format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview the contents.

Technical Data for INL File Extension

Related files:

lnk, ini, exe, dsw, dbg, pdb

Mime type:

text/x-c++src

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: inlfile, FileType: C/C++ Inline File, AppName: Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2002
EXEFile: devenv.exe

ProgramID: inlfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\INSPIR~1.5IN\Insp7try.exe /e

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\INSPIR~1\Insp7.exe /e

ProgramID: VisualStudio.inl.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Inspiration 7.5 Trial\Insp7try.exe /e

ProgramID: VisualStudio.inl.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.inl.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde %1

ProgramID: VCExpress.inl.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde %1

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Inspiration 7.6 Trial\Insp7try.exe /e

ProgramID: VCExpress.inl.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Inspiration 7.5\Insp7.exe /e

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Inspiration 8 IE Trial\Insp8try.exe /e

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Inspiration 8\Insp8.exe /e

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Inspiration 7.6\Insp7.exe /e

ProgramID: Inspiration.Library
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\INSPIR~1.5IN\Insp7Intl.exe /e

ProgramID: ImageLink.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Imagenow\ImageLink.exe

ProgramID: VisualStudio.inl.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe

ProgramID: VCExpress.inl.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe

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an inl Inline Function File is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with INL files

Associate the INL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open inline function files. Because only the current version supports the latest INL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available Visual C++ update.
To make sure that your INL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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