Image
What is a .lin file?
A .lin file is an AutoCAD Linetype Definition File. This is an image format — a picture, drawing or graphic.
How to open a .lin file
- GIMP (free) and IrfanView open a very wide range of image formats, including obsolete ones.
- XnView MP is the best bet for unusual or legacy image types.
- Your operating system's built-in viewer may work for mainstream formats.
The registry records this extension against AutoCAD Linetype Definition File, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .lin file
- Open it in GIMP or XnView and export as .png (lossless) or .jpg (smaller).
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .lin.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoCAD Linetype Definition File | — | — | x-fmt/60 |