File Extension XLF

By:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

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XLF File Summary

The XLF File Extension has one primary file type, XLIFF Document format, and can be opened with five distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Apple (Apple TextEdit software). The XLF File Extension are listed predominantly as Data Files.

The XLF File Extension can be viewed on the Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Although there is a lot more to know about XLF files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Demand
376
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

November

2018

Updated

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Known XLF Files


Chief XLF Description

.XLF
Formatting:.xlf
Type:XLIFF Document

XLF is a file designed on the XML Localisation Interchange File Format (XLIFF) specification produced by OASIS. It's a standardized way to exchange localizable data in a format that is lossless.

Organization: Open Source
Kind:Data Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xlf

Software Programs That Open The XLIFF Document:


Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Dimenzo Text Editor by Dimenzo, Inc.

Windows

TextWrangler by Bare Bones Software

Mac

OmegaT by Open Source

Windows
Mac
Linux

Swordfish Translation Editor by Maxprograms

Windows
Mac
Linux

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XLF Demand


Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


XLF File Complications


Issues Opening XLF Files

Apple TextEdit Not Present

Double-clicking your XLF file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XLF File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Apple TextEdit isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XLF file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated Apple TextEdit

It is possible that your version of Apple TextEdit isn't able to open your XLIFF Document file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Apple TextEdit (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your XLIFF Document file was created by a newer version of Apple TextEdit than you have on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your XLF file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening XLF files are due to having the incorrect version of Apple TextEdit installed on your computer.


Additional XLF Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Apple TextEdit version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XLF files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading XLF files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for XLF
  • Deletion of the XLF file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Apple TextEdit or other XLF-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your XLF
  • Malware-tainted XLF file can't be opened
  • Hardware associated with XLF has outdated drivers
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the XLIFF Document format

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