What's the EDL File?

Written by:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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EDL File Summary

There are two file types associated with the EDL File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the Edit Decision List File format. According to our database, five distinct software programs (conventionally, Adobe Premiere Pro CC developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated) will enable you to view these files. The majority of EDL files are considered Video Files, but they can also be Settings Files.

Windows, Mac, and Mac OS X operating systems can be used to view EDL files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you would like to learn more about EDL files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic EDL file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

Low
Popularity
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Status

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December

2018

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Sorts of EDL Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Leading EDL Type

.EDL
File Ext:.edl
Class:Edit Decision List File

Edit Decision List is a file describing the editing steps a video editing engine must perform in order to generate the desired output. EDL files can be generated by many softwares such as Adobe Premiere Pro.

Author: Avid Technology
File Category:Video Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.edl

Software Programs That Open The Edit Decision List File:


Adobe Premiere Pro CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Adobe SpeedGrade by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

Avid Media Composer by Avid Technology

Windows
Mac

Apple Final Cut Pro by Apple

Mac
Mac OS X

More EDL Files

.EDL
File Ext:.edl
Class:ASAP Entity Definition Language File

Definition Language file associated with ASAP Entity monitoring infrastructure and automated recovery for HP NonStop Servers.

Author: Hewlett-Packard
File Category:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open ASAP Entity Definition Language File Files:


NonStop ASAP by Hewlett-Packard

Compatible with:

Windows

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EDL Demand


Operating System Rankings

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


EDL Troubleshooting


Common EDL Opening Problems

Adobe Premiere Pro CC is Not Installed

When you double-click your EDL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Adobe Premiere Pro CC for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the EDL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens EDL files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Incorrect Adobe Premiere Pro CC Version

Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Premiere Pro CC won't support your Edit Decision List File file. Download the latest Adobe Premiere Pro CC version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Edit Decision List File file was probably created by a newer release of Adobe Premiere Pro CC than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the EDL file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: Not having the right Adobe Premiere Pro CC version on your computer can cause problems opening EDL files.


Other EDL File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Adobe Premiere Pro CC or another EDL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Edit Decision List File files. Other EDL opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for EDL
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the EDL file in the Windows registry
  • Corrupt install of Adobe Premiere Pro CC or other EDL-related program
  • The EDL itself is corrupted
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your EDL
  • Device drivers for EDL-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Edit Decision List File files

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