File Extension Library


.MDIMPORTER File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Plugin Files

What are .MDIMPORTER files and how to open them?

Can't open .MDIMPORTER 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 .MDIMPORTER file.

What is a .MDIMPORTER file extension?

.MDIMPORTER file extension is created by Apple. .MDIMPORTER has been classified as Plugin Files.

.MDIMPORTER is Metadata Importer

Data plugin file created for the Spotlight search tool; returns metadata contained with a file to the Spotlight tool so file data can be searched and retrieved; not meant to be opened manually.

When a file is changed, Spotlight loads the specific MDIMPORTER file and extracts the metadata.

To see what MDIMPORTER files you have installed go to the Spotlight folder located in the /System/Library/ directory on your Macintosh HD.

NOTE: If a file does not have a MDIMPORTER, it will only be able to be searched for by the file name.

List of all softwares that can open the Metadata Importer
Mac
Apple Spotlight

How to fix problems with .MDIMPORTER files

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