Known COL Files

Primary COL File Association

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Bibexcel File

The file contains different data used for the internal functions of the Bibexcel; a Microsoft Windows tool used for analyzing bibliographic data.

Programmer:	Open Source
Function:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.col

Software Programs That Open The Bibexcel File:

BibExcel by Open Source

Windows

More COL Files

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Capture One Session File

A COL file is a data file created by the digital photo manager Capture One. It is a session file that stores an organized collection of photos selected by the user and supports folders and virtual albums. COL files are often used for organizing pictures from trips or photo shoots together.

Programmer:	Phase One
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Capture One Session File Files:

Capture One by Phase One

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Grand Theft Auto III Collision File

A COL file is a game file associated with Grand Theft Auto III as well as the games Vice City and San Andreas. It defines what parts and how much of the automobile can be damaged.

Programmer:	Rockstar Games
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Grand Theft Auto III Collision File Files:

Grand Theft Auto III by Rockstar Games

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

	Android
	Fire OS

Collision File Editor by Steve M.

Compatible with:

Windows

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Autodesk Color Palette

A COL file is a settings file associated with Autodesk products such as AutoCAD and Animator. It contains saved color palette.

Programmer:	Autodesk, Inc.
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Autodesk Color Palette Files:

Autodesk Animator by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

DOS

Autodesk AutoCAD by Autodesk, Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Lotus Notes Import Column Description File

A COL file is a data file that contains column description information associated with Lotus Notes.

Programmer:	IBM
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Lotus Notes Import Column Description File Files:

IBM Lotus Notes by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Microsoft Multiplan Spreadsheet

A COL file is a spreadsheet file associated with the old Microsoft spreadsheet program called Multiplan.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Spreadsheet Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Multiplan Spreadsheet Files:

Microsoft Multiplan by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Apple II

	DOS
	CPM

Commodore 64

Macintosh

TRS-80

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	Microsoft Movie Maker Collection File

A COL file is a data file associated with the Microsoft Movie Maker. It stores some kind of collection involved in the program.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Movie Maker Collection File Files:

Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

.COL

Formatting:	.col
File Type:	MPEG Audio Collection File

A COL file is a data file associated with the program MPEG Audio Collection. It stores some kind of data used by MPEG Audio Collection, which is now obsolete.

Programmer:	Jurgen Faul
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open MPEG Audio Collection File Files:

MPEG Audio Collection by Jurgen Faul

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot COL Files

Common Problems Opening COL Files

BibExcel Disappeared

When trying to open your COL file, you get the error "Can't Open COL File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have BibExcel for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the COL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When another COL application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

BibExcel is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Bibexcel File file version may not be supported by your version of BibExcel. Installing the latest version of BibExcel from Open Source is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Bibexcel File file version that was created by a newer version of BibExcel than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your COL file and clicking "Properties".

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

Other COL File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of BibExcel installed, you can still experience difficulties opening COLs. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening COLs. Additional factors include:

• Windows Registry COL file paths that are incorrect
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry COL description
• BibExcel or another COL application experienced a flawed installation
• Your COL file is corrupted (issues with your Bibexcel File file itself)
• COL file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Drivers associated with COL software need to be updated
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Bibexcel File files