A4L file: How can I open a .A4L file?

The table below provides useful information about the .a4l file extension. It answers questions such as:

• What is the .a4l file?
• What program do I need to open a .a4l file?
• How can the .a4l file be opened, edited or printed?
• How can I convert .a4l files to another format?

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✅ Adobe Authorware Library

.a4l

Description:
The A4L file is an Adobe Authorware Library. Authorware is a visual authoring tool for creating rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD/DVD, and the Web.

The A4L format description is not yet available

Category: Development files

Application: Adobe Authorware

Mime-type: application/x-authorware

Magic number: -

Magic string: -

Sample: -

A4L aliases:

a31, a3l, a41, a5l, a6l, a7l

A4L related links:

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A4L related extensions:

.a4p

Macromedia Authorware Source

.a4w

Macromedia Authorware Windows File

.a4m

Macromedia Authorware Macintosh File

.a4r

Macromedia Authorware Packaged File without Runtime

.a7e

Macromedia Authorware Packaged Library

.a5d

Macromedia Authorware Model

⚠ Be careful with .a4l files.

It's important to know that the .a4l file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .a4l files. Be cautious when dealing with .a4l files from unknown sources.

🚫 The .a4l file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

🔴 Can't open a .a4l file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Select an app to open this .a4l file

It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .a4l file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:

• Right-click on the .a4l file. A context menu will appear.
• From the context menu, select Open with. Windows will display a list of recommended apps.
• If the desired app is listed, select it from the provided options.
• If you cannot find the appropriate app, you may need to install software that supports the specific file type.

If you don't know how to change the default app for the .a4l file, check the FAQ.

🔴 Can I change the extension of files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. The extension of a file serves as a hint to the operating system and various software programs about the type of data contained within the file. When you alter a file's extension, you essentially modify how software applications interpret and handle that file. Every file has a specific format, also known as its file type or file format. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.

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