LANG file: How can I open a .LANG file?
The table below provides useful information about the .lang file extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .lang file?
- What program do I need to open a .lang file?
- How can the .lang file be opened, edited or printed?
- How can I convert .lang files to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
✅ Skype Language File

The LANG file is a Skype Language File. Skype is a free voice-over-IP service and instant messaging client.
✅ GtkSourceView Language Definition

The LANG file is a GtkSourceView Language Definition. GtkSourceView is a GNOME library that extends GtkTextView, the standard GTK+ widget for multiline text editing.
✅ Minecraft Language Data

The LANG file is a Minecraft Language Data. Minecraft is a sandbox video game developed by the Swedish video game developer Mojang Studios. The Named Binary Tag (NBT) format is used by Minecraft for the various files in which it saves data.
⚠ Be careful with .lang files.
It's important to know that the .lang file extension can be used by various programs, not just the ones you expect. This includes potentially harmful software or malware that might create .lang files. Be cautious when dealing with .lang files from unknown sources.
🚫 The .lang file extension is often given incorrectly!
According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
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🔴 Can't open a .lang 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 .lang file
It means that the operating system does not have a default app associated with the .lang file type. To resolve this issue and open the file, you can take the following steps:
- Right-click on the .lang 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 .lang 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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