Overview

The LDIF file format is the most commonly used term for Lightweight Directory Interchange. LDAP data is stored in this plain text file extension as records and LDAP requests including Modify, Add, Rename, and Delete are saved. LDAP, a software protocol, helps users locate devices, files, and a great lot more on a TCP/IP network.

It has many tools.

LDIFDE helps to import and export data in Active Directory.

OpenLDAP helps to import and export data from the LDAP server to LDIF and vice versa.

JXplorer is an open source which is also known as an LDAP browser, allowing users to edit LDIF files.

Different LDIF files are

Distinguished Name (dn)- name of the entry in the directory

Organizational Unit (OU)- OU= Lawyer, OU= Judge

Common Name (CN)- it is associated with the name of the person, his job, and much more.

Category

The app is identified as Text files.

Supportive Apps

Mozilla Thunderbird

Open Office. org Base

MS Office

They are flexible files to open with MS Office, Mozilla Thunderbird, and much more. There are free and paid third-party tools to access LDIF files.