What is a .OBI file?
The .OBI file is a special kind of file that is used by Microsoft Outlook, which is a program that helps you manage your emails and calendar. This file is important because it keeps track of all the RSS feeds you are subscribed to. RSS feeds are a way to get updates from your favorite websites all in one place. The .OBI file saves the names of these subscriptions and some settings for them in a format called XML, which is a way computers can store and share data easily.
To open a .OBI file, you need to use Microsoft Outlook 365. This is because the .OBI file is made specifically for Outlook and contains information that Outlook needs to show you your RSS feed subscriptions.
The name of an .OBI file usually looks something like this: yourprofilename.sharing.xml.obi. If you're trying to find this file on your computer, you would look in a folder that's usually located at AppData\Local\Microsoft\Outlook on your computer. This is where Outlook keeps these files.
If you ever want to move your RSS feed subscriptions from Outlook to another program, you can do so by turning the .OBI file into a different type of file called an .OPML file. Outlook has a feature that lets you do this. You would go to the "File" menu in Outlook, then choose "Import and Export," and then select the option that says "Export all RSS feeds as OPML file." This will create a new file that other programs can understand, making it easier to keep your subscriptions even if you switch to a different way of reading RSS feeds.
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