Code
What is a .ydl file?
A .ydl file is a YAODL (Yet Another Object Description Language) File. This is a code, script or executable format.
How to open a .ydl file
- VS Code opens and highlights nearly every text-based code format.
- Never run a script you didn't write or trust.
The registry records this extension against YAODL (Yet Another Object Description Language) File, so software from that family is the most likely match.
How to convert a .ydl file
- Text-based code needs no conversion — just save with a different extension if a tool insists.
The technical record
For archivists, developers and the merely curious: these are the PRONOM registry entries for .ydl.
| Format name | Version | MIME type | PUID |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAODL (Yet Another Object Description Language) File | — | — | fmt/1663 |