Tips to open EDL file

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

EDL file extension

File Name Edit Decision List Format
File Category Video Files

The EDL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EDL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EDL file on each system platform.

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What is EDL file?

The EDL file has been categorized as Video Files. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. Edit Decision List Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Avid Media Composer to handle this file. This is a program created by Avid Technology, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the EDL file. The Apple Final Cut Pro X programs will also handle the file when the Avid Media Composer program does not fulfill its role.

How to open EDL file?

An often recurring problem with Edit Decision List Format is that EDL is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that EDL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EDL 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 Avid Media Composer

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Avid Media Composer is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Avid Media Composer into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support EDL files.

Step 2. Create association of Avid Media Composer with EDL files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the EDL file still does not use the Avid Media Composer program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 EDL file with the Avid Media Composer application.

Step 3. Update Avid Media Composer to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Avid Media Composer program with the Edit Decision List Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Avid Technology, Inc. website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the EDL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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 EDL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected EDL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the EDL file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EDL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted EDL 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move EDL to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the EDL file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.