File Extension Library


.LIN File Extension

  • Developer by: Autodesk, Inc.
  • Category: 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files

What are .LIN files and how to open them?

Can't open .LIN file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .LIN file.

What is a .LIN file extension?

.LIN file extension is created by Autodesk, Inc.. .LIN has been classified as 3d graphics, CAD-CAM-CAE Files.

.LIN is AutoCAD linetype definition

The lin file extension is mostly related to Autodesk AutoCAD, a CAD software for Windows and Apple Mac.

These files contain linetype definitions of 3D objects in a text format. You can import additional linetypes to your drawings.


How to open:

You can import linetype defintions to AutoCAD and possibly other CAD programs that support this file type.

How to convert:

A conversion of this file type is unlikely.

How to fix problems with .LIN files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .LIN files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .LIN file format
  2. You need to check the .LIN file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)