Tips to open TNL file
Can't open the TNL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open TNL files as well as a list of programs that support TNL files.
TNL file extension
| File Name |
Thumbnail Image Format |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The TNL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the TNL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the TNL file on each system platform.
What is TNL file?
The file with the extension TNL is the Graphic Files file type. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Thumbnail Image Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 TNL file?
The most common problem when using Thumbnail Image Format is that a specific TNL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open TNL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the TNL 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 you will find a list of applications that support TNL files.
Programs to open TNL file
Remember to download programs supporting TNL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with TNL files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the TNL file to open in the XnView application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the TNL file with the XnView application.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Thumbnail Image Format requires a newer version of the program. 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 TNL 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the TNL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our TNL file. However, remember that not every infected TNL 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 TNL file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular TNL file corruption. 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.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted TNL 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 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. It is best to move TNL to a different directory.
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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the TNL file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the TNL file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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