What is LA File Extension?
A Libtool Archive File
Overview: Libtool LA directory File extension
The Libtool LA file extension is a type of script used for generating portable compiled libraries. Libtool is an application that is used by Linux. Hence, LA files are also part of Linux application.
.la files allow Libtool to create platform-independent names. It also stores file names, versions and dependency of a Libtool library by other platforms.
Application Category
Data file / Libtool Library component
Organization
Libtool (GNU Project)
Technical Specifications
MIME Type Details
application/lib
Media type for Libtool library archive scripts.
Location of LA File
Library Directory
The Location of .la file in different application is a follows. This file existed as libfoo.la in all platforms. For Linux, Cygwin and Windows MinGW:
/lib/libfoo.la
Applications Supported
How to open and View LA File
This file is a data file. Hence, it is opened within a Libtool in Linux based platforms. This file names and details of applications can be seen using the libtool application.