Tips to open XLF file
Can't open the XLF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XLF files as well as a list of programs that support XLF files.
XLF file extension
| File Name |
XLIFF Document |
| File Developer |
OASIS |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The XLF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XLF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XLF file on each system platform.
What is XLF file?
The file in the XLF format belongs to the Data Files category. It was designed by OASIS. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. XLIFF Document appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is OmegaT. This was created by OmegaT project. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the XLF file. You can use Swordfish in case OmegaT cannot be used.
How to open XLF file?
An often recurring problem with XLIFF Document is that XLF is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open XLF, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XLF 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 OmegaT
The first step is to check if the computer has the OmegaT program installed. To do this, enter the name OmegaT into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XLF with OmegaT. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XLF files.
Programs to open XLF file
Remember to download programs supporting XLF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OmegaT with XLF files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XLF file to open in the OmegaT application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 XLF file with the OmegaT application.
Step 3. Update OmegaT to the latest version
If, despite the association of the OmegaT program with the XLIFF Document file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the OmegaT project page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XLF 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XLF file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XLF file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected XLF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of XLF 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.
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 XLF file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use OASIS help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file XLF 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move XLF to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the XLF file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XLF file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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