XEL File Type

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XEL File Summary

There is one file type associated with the XEL File Extension, the Expression Encoder Live Encoding File format. According to our database, only Microsoft Expression Studio from Microsoft Corporation will enable you to view these files. XEL files are categorized ordinarily as Video Files.

File Extension XEL is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The XEL File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

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

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XEL Types


Principal XEL Type

.XEL
File ID:.xel
File Type:Expression Encoder Live Encoding File

XEL file is created by Expression Encoder, a trans-coding and non-linear video editing software. It includes setting for for a live video encoding session and references to the source media as well as the transcoding settings for each file.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Video Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xel

Software Programs That Open The Expression Encoder Live Encoding File:


Microsoft Expression Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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XEL Usage


Operating System Rankings

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


Sources of XEL Problems


Common Problems Opening XEL Files

Microsoft Expression Studio Disappeared

When trying to open your XEL file, you get the error "Can't Open XEL File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Expression Studio isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XEL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your XEL, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Wrong Version of Microsoft Expression Studio is Installed

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Expression Studio won't support your Expression Encoder Live Encoding File file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Expression Studio (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 Expression Encoder Live Encoding File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Expression Studio than you have on your PC.


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


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening XEL files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other Causes of XEL File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening XEL files even with the latest version of Microsoft Expression Studio installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading XEL files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

  • Invalid XEL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the XEL file inside the Windows Registry
  • Microsoft Expression Studio or another XEL application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your XEL can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The XEL is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XEL file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Expression Encoder Live Encoding File files

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