Tips to open GEL file
Can't open the GEL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open GEL files as well as a list of programs that support GEL files.
GEL file extension
| File Name |
Molecular Dynamics Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The GEL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the GEL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the GEL file on each system platform.
What is GEL file?
The GEL file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. Molecular Dynamics Image is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The XnView application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.
How to open GEL file?
The most common problem when using Molecular Dynamics Image is that a specific GEL is not associated with the program. This causes the file GEL to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the GEL 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 XnView
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that XnView is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file GEL.
Programs to open GEL file
Remember to download programs supporting GEL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with GEL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the GEL file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the GEL file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Molecular Dynamics Image 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the GEL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the GEL file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file GEL or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover GEL files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of GEL file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged GEL files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file GEL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the GEL file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file GEL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the GEL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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