Tips to open CVL file

Can't open the CVL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CVL files as well as a list of programs that support CVL files.

CVL file extension

File Name Coastal Vector Listing Format Format
File Category Vector Image Files

The CVL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CVL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CVL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is CVL file?

The CVL file has been categorized as Vector Image Files. Additionally, the Vector Image Files category contains 138 of other files. Coastal Vector Listing Format Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The GPSylon application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SourceForge.net.

How to open CVL file?

The most common problem when using Coastal Vector Listing Format Format is that a specific CVL is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that CVL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CVL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install GPSylon

In this case, you should first verify that the GPSylon application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name GPSylon into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open CVL files.

Programs to open CVL file

Remember to download programs supporting CVL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of GPSylon with CVL files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CVL file to open in the GPSylon application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CVL file with the GPSylon application.

Step 3. Update GPSylon to the latest version

If, however, after binding GPSylon with Coastal Vector Listing Format Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SourceForge.net website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CVL file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CVL file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CVL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected CVL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CVL files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CVL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CVL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move CVL to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CVL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CVL to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.