File Extension Library


.MDINFO File Extension

  • Developer by: Apple
  • Category: Backup Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .MDINFO files and how to open them?

Can't open .MDINFO 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 .MDINFO file.

What is a .MDINFO file extension?

.MDINFO file extension is created by Apple. .MDINFO has been classified as Backup Files. The format of .MDINFO file is Binary.

.MDINFO is iPhone Backup Information File

iPhone backup file created by iTunes, a digital media player; stores metadata about the data saved in a corresponding .MDDATA file; may include information about SMS messages, contacts, and notes; used for restoring iPhone backups in iTunes.

Since MDINFO files are a mix of binary and text data, you can view some of the contents with a text editor, such as Apple TextEdit or Microsoft Notepad.

NOTE: iTunes also uses MDINFO and MDDATA files for backing up Apple iPad data.

List of all softwares that can open the iPhone Backup Information File
Windows
Apple iTunes
Microsoft Notepad
Notepad++
Mac
Apple iTunes
Apple TextEdit

How to fix problems with .MDINFO files

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