Tips to open XOJ file
Can't open the XOJ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XOJ files as well as a list of programs that support XOJ files.
XOJ file extension
| File Name |
Xournal Journal Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The XOJ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XOJ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XOJ file on each system platform.
What is XOJ file?
The file with the extension XOJ is the Misc Files file type. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Xournal Journal Data Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux. It is recommended to use Xournal to handle this file. This is a program created by SourceForge.net.
How to open XOJ file?
The most common problem when using Xournal Journal Data Format is that a specific XOJ is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open XOJ, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XOJ 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 Xournal
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Xournal is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Xournal into the operating 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 XOJ files.
Programs to open XOJ file
Remember to download programs supporting XOJ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Xournal with XOJ files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XOJ file to open in the Xournal application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 XOJ file with the Xournal application.
Step 3. Update Xournal to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Xournal program, it is possible that Xournal Journal Data Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SourceForge.net page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XOJ file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XOJ file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XOJ file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected XOJ 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 XOJ file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 XOJ file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XOJ files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. If possible, you can try to move the XOJ 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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XOJ file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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