Tips to open LRF file

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

LRF file extension

File Name Sony Portable Reader Format
File Developer Sony
File Category Text Files

The LRF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LRF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LRF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is LRF file?

The file with the extension LRF is the Text Files file type. The creator of this file is Sony. Additionally, the Text Files category contains 440 of other files. Sony Portable Reader Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. You can use Calibre, Makelrf, Hamster Free eBook Converter in case Sony Reader cannot be used.

How to open LRF file?

The most common problem when using Sony Portable Reader Format is that a specific LRF is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that LRF 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 LRF 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 Sony Reader

The first step is to check if the computer has the Sony Reader program installed. To do this, enter the name Sony Reader into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open LRF files.

Step 2. Create association of Sony Reader with LRF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LRF file still does not use the Sony Reader program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Sony Reader application as the default for handling the LRF file.

Step 3. Update Sony Reader to the latest version

If, however, after binding Sony Reader with Sony Portable Reader Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the LRF file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the LRF file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected LRF file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of LRF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged LRF files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted LRF files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the LRF file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LRF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.