3DL File Extension

What is 3DL file?

3DL is a file extension commonly associated with LightConverse 3D Model Format files. LightConverse 3D Model Format specification was created by Light Converse. 3DL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. 3DL file belongs to the 3D Image Files category just like 622 other filename extensions listed in our database. LightConverse is by far the most used program for working with 3DL files. LightConverse software was developed by LightConverse LTD, and on its official website you may find more information about 3DL files or the LightConverse software program.

Programs which support 3DL file extension

Programs that can handle 3DL files are as follows. Files with 3DL extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with 3DL extension?

Being unable to open files with 3DL extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to LightConverse 3D Model Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with 3DL files.

Step 1. Install LightConverse software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports 3DL files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download LightConverse and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support 3DL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download LightConverse installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit LightConverse LTD website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of LightConverse

If you already have LightConverse installed on your systems and 3DL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of LightConverse installed, it may not support 3DL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using LightConverse.

Step 3. Assign LightConverse to 3DL files

After installing LightConverse (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open 3DL files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the 3DL file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where LightConverse is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open 3DL files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with 3DL extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with 3DL extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the 3DL file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the 3DL file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The 3DL may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the 3DL is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the 3DL file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the 3DL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the 3DL file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic 3DL file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 3DL extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the LightConverse 3D Model Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run LightConverse

If the systems has insufficient resources to open 3DL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with LightConverse 3D Model Format files. It may be the case that the 3DL files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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