Known A3L Files

Leading A3L Type

.A3L

File Ext:	.a3l
Group:	Authorware 3 Library

The file stores objects such as images, icons, and sounds used by Adobe Authorware, an authoring tool used to create media-rich e-learning programs.

Created by:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Group:	Data Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.a3l

Software Programs That Open The Authorware 3 Library:

Adobe Authorware by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

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Sources of A3L Problems

Issues Opening A3L Files

Adobe Authorware Not Present

When trying to open your A3L file, you get the error "Can't Open A3L File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Adobe Authorware installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your A3L with Adobe Authorware, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another A3L-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Adobe Authorware Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Adobe Authorware installed that's incompatible with your Authorware 3 Library type. Installing the latest version of Adobe Authorware from Adobe Systems Incorporated is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Authorware 3 Library file was created by a newer version of Adobe Authorware than you have on your PC.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of A3L file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening A3L files are due to having the wrong version of Adobe Authorware installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening A3Ls

Although you might already have Adobe Authorware or another A3L-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Authorware 3 Library files. If you're still experiencing problems opening A3L files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• A3L file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Deletion of the A3L file description from the Registry by mistake
• Partial installation of Adobe Authorware that did not fully complete
• File corruption affecting your A3L file
• A3L file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your A3L file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Authorware 3 Library file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)