What's the ELC File?

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ELC File Summary

Most ELC files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically GNU Emacs developed by GNU Project. It's main file type association is the Emacs Compiled Lisp File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. These files can be categorized as Developer Files or Data Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Developer Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view ELC 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.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about ELC files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your ELC file.

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Kinds of ELC Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Main ELC Affiliation

.ELC
Extension:.elc
Class:Emacs Compiled Lisp File

Emacs Compiled Lisp File is generated from a standard Lisp (.EL) file using the Emacs byte-code compiler.

Created by: GNU Project
Function:Developer Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.elc

Software Programs That Open The Emacs Compiled Lisp File:


GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows
Mac
Linux
GNU

Other ELC File Associations

.ELC
Extension:.elc
Class:Apple MAC OS X File

ELC file stores various data used by the Mac OS X, an Unix-based operating system for MacBook, iMac and Mac Pro computers.

Created by: Apple
Function:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Apple MAC OS X File Files:


Apple OS X by Apple

Compatible with:

Mac

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ELC File Popularity


Browser Popularity

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


ELC Troubleshooting


Typical ELC Opening Challenges

GNU Emacs Disappeared

You attempt to load your ELC file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The ELC File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have GNU Emacs for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your ELC with GNU Emacs, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you don't have GNU Emacs installed, and you know of another program to open your ELC file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of GNU Emacs is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of GNU Emacs installed that's incompatible with your Emacs Compiled Lisp File type. Installing the latest version of GNU Emacs from GNU Project is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Emacs Compiled Lisp File file was created by a newer version of GNU Emacs than you have on your PC.


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


Regardless, most of the ELC file opening problems relate to not having the right version of GNU Emacs installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading ELC Files

Assuming you have the right GNU Emacs version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening ELC files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading ELC files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Windows Registry ELC file paths that are incorrect
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the ELC file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a ELC program, such as GNU Emacs
  • Something has caused file corruption of your ELC
  • Your ELC is infected with malware
  • ELC-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Emacs Compiled Lisp File format

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