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Free Online LDIF Viewer

Open and inspect LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format) directory exports privately in your browser. Search entries and export to CSV. Processed locally.

No signup
Local processing
Files stay local
Opens without LDAP browser

Drop .ldif files here

or click to browse your directory exports

See an example before choosing your own file.

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How to open a LDIF Directory Export file online

No registration and no installation required. FileViewerHub processes supported LDIF Directory Export files locally in your browser.

1

Drop your LDIF file

Drag and drop your .ldif directory export into the upload zone, or click to choose from your device.

2

Inspect entries

FileViewerHub parses the directory records locally and presents them in a searchable list.

3

Export or move on

Search and filter entries, copy attribute values, or download the entire directory as a CSV file.

What Is an LDIF File?

LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format) is a plain-text format for representing LDAP directory entries, used to export address books and directory data.

FileViewerHub parses these exports entirely in your browser, presenting each entry and its attributes in a searchable list.

Powerful Client-Side LDIF Tools

FileViewerHub processes your directory exports inside your browser for instant viewing without compromising your privacy.

1

Search & Filter

Search across distinguished names and attribute values to locate specific directory entries in milliseconds.

2

Attribute Inspection

Inspect every attribute and value for each entry, including base64-encoded values decoded automatically.

3

Privacy-First CSV Export

Convert the entire directory into a CSV spreadsheet with a single click, entirely in client-side JavaScript.

What You Can View in an LDIF File

Multi-entry directory parsing
Distinguished name (DN) inspection
Attribute and value extraction
Base64 value decoding
Search and filter entries
Export to CSV

What programs open LDIF files?

LDIF files are compatible with directory management tools.

Mozilla ThunderbirdApache Directory StudioOpenLDAPMicrosoft Active DirectoryFileViewerHub (online, no install)

Is It Safe to Open LDIF Files Online?

Directory exports can contain personal contact information. Our viewer operates completely client-side in your web browser, so your data is never uploaded to our servers.

Security note

Directory exports can contain personal contact information. Process files only locally in sandboxed environments like FileViewerHub.

View a sample LDIF Directory Export file

sample-directory.ldif

Not sure what you'll see? Open our safe sample file as an example to preview how the viewer displays its contents.

Download sample

Frequently asked questions

What is an LDIF file?

LDIF (LDAP Data Interchange Format) is a plain-text format for representing LDAP directory entries and changes. It is used to export address books from Thunderbird and directory servers.

Can I open multi-entry LDIF files?

Yes. FileViewerHub parses every entry in the export and presents them in a searchable list.

Does my directory data get uploaded to a server?

No. LDIF parsing happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your directory data never leaves your device.

Ready to view your file?

Select your LDIF file above to view directory entries privately in your browser.