LIN File Extension

The LIN file extension was created by Laminar Research and is also known as the X-Plane Painted Line File. LIN is classified as a Data Files and You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open LIN files in X-Plane program.

X-Plane Painted Line File Type

What is a LIN File Type?

The file consists of one in-head and commands that define different aspects of the lines, such as texture, size, ladder and direction.

What is a Default LIN File Name?

The name of the LIN file is the same as the name of the VMF file for which it contains the detected leaks.

Free Online LIN Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online LIN tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare LIN files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .LIN (X-Plane Painted Line File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

Select a tool below to explore features and manage your LIN files directly from your device with ease.

LIN Converter

Open LIN

Edit LIN

Compare LIN Files

Merge LIN Files

Split LIN Files

LIN Metadata Viewer

LIN Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the X-Plane Painted Line File .LIN File Extensions while opening the .LIN files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open LIN Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for X-Plane Painted Line File on your system such as X-Plane.
2. Associate default X Plane X-Plane program for *.lin (X-Plane Painted Line File) files.
   
   

   Associate LIN Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.LIN (e.g example.lin) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click X Plane X-Plane program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .lin files.
   
   

   Associate LIN Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.LIN (e.g example.lin) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click X Plane X-Plane program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .X-Plane extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related LIN File Extensions

LIN default file extension is .LIN and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for LIN File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the LIN files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open LIN File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	X-Plane 10 for Windows	Commercial	X-Plane

Open LIN File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	X-Plane 10 for MacOs	Commercial	X-Plane

Open LIN file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	X-Plane 10 for Linux	Commercial	X-Plane

Open LIN file on Web

Open LIN file on iOS

Open LIN file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About LIN - X-Plane Painted Line File