Tips to open OIL file

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

OIL file extension

File Name Open Image Library Format Image Format
File Category Graphic Files

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

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What is OIL file?

The OIL file has been categorized as Graphic Files. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. Open Image Library Format Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet.

How to open OIL file?

The most common problem when using Open Image Library Format Image Format is that a specific OIL is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that OIL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OIL 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

In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application 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 OIL.

Programs to open OIL file

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

XnView
XnView
Step 2. Create association of XnView with OIL files

If, despite the installed application, the OIL file does not start in the XnView application, you must create a file association. 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 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 OIL file with the XnView application.

Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version

If, despite the association of the XnView program with the Open Image Library Format Image 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 Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The OIL file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OIL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 OIL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected OIL 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 OIL files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OIL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file OIL 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. 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 OIL file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OIL file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the OIL file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.