Kodi update data
File type: Various data file
A kodi file extension identifies update data used by Kodi (XBMC), a multimedia playback and home theatre application.
The file is intended for Kodi's update process rather than for direct use as a media file.
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 6, 2026
The kodi file extension is associated with Kodi, formerly known as XBMC. Kodi is multimedia playback and home theatre software developed by the XBMC Foundation for Windows, macOS and Linux.
A kodi file contains data used when Kodi obtains or processes an update. It is part of Kodi's update-related files and is not a video, audio, playlist or general-purpose document.
The format is intended for Kodi's internal use. Its contents and handling depend on Kodi's update process, so it is not normally exchanged or edited independently.
Open the file with Kodi on Windows, macOS or Linux only when Kodi's update process requests it. Kodi normally handles this type of file automatically.
There is no need to open a kodi file in a text editor or media player. If it was found outside Kodi's files, it may not provide useful content when opened directly.
A kodi file is update data, not a media or document format, so it cannot be meaningfully converted to another file format.
Let Kodi process the file as part of its update procedure. Do not use a media converter or rename the file in an attempt to create a playable file.
Software applications that handle other tasks involving kodi files:
Microsoft Windows
Apple macOS / Mac OS X
Linux/Unix
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