Data file
What is a .so file?
A .so file is a Linux/i386 Binary Executable File ZMAGIC. This is a data file — structured information used by a program rather than read directly.
How to open a .so file
- Start with the program that produced it; that's almost always the right tool.
- Open it in a text editor to see whether it's readable text or binary.
- For database formats, DB Browser for SQLite or LibreOffice Base can often import it.
The registry records this extension against Linux/i386 Binary Executable File ZMAGIC, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .so file
- If you can view the data, exporting to .csv is usually the most portable option.
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .so.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux/i386 Binary Executable File ZMAGIC | — | — | fmt/1672 |