XBRL is a file extension associated with business data exchange files. XBRL is an open and global standard for exchanging business information.

EXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) is a standard based on XML format used in business reporting. All U.S. Federal agencies use this standard for their financial reports. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) mandated all U.S. companies to report their earnings in XBRL format.