EL1 File Extension

What is EL1 file?

EL1 is a file extension commonly associated with Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album files. Canon Inc. defined the Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album format standard. EL1 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. EL1 file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The most popular software that supports EL1 files is Easy-PhotoPrint EX. On the official website of Canon Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theEasy-PhotoPrint EX software, but also about EL1 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support EL1 file extension

Programs that can handle EL1 files are as follows. Files with EL1 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with EL1 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening EL1 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with EL1 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with EL1 files.

Step 1. Install Easy-PhotoPrint EX software

Problems with opening and working with EL1 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with EL1 files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Easy-PhotoPrint EX developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support EL1 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Easy-PhotoPrint EX installed is by going to developer’s website (Canon Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Easy-PhotoPrint EX and update if needed

If you already have Easy-PhotoPrint EX installed on your systems and EL1 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why EL1 files are not compatible with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. The most recent version of Easy-PhotoPrint EX is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album files with Easy-PhotoPrint EX

After installing Easy-PhotoPrint EX (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open EL1 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the EL1 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Easy-PhotoPrint EX is installed, check the Always use this app to open EL1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected EL1 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Easy-PhotoPrint EX and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with EL1 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the EL1 is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper EL1 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the EL1 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the EL1 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the EL1 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with EL1 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the EL1 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with EL1 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Easy-PhotoPrint EX

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with EL1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Easy-PhotoPrint EX Album files. It may be the case that the EL1 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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