DLOG File Extension

What is DLOG file?

DLOG filename suffix is mostly used for Pro Tools Log Format files. DLOG files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. DLOG file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports DLOG files is Pro Tools. Pro Tools software was developed by Avid Technology, Inc., and on its official website you may find more information about DLOG files or the Pro Tools software program.

Programs which support DLOG file extension

The following listing features DLOG-compatible programs. Files with DLOG suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 04/10/2020

How to open file with DLOG extension?

Being unable to open files with DLOG extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with DLOG extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Pro Tools software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DLOG files is that no program that can handle DLOG files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Pro Tools developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Pro Tools website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Pro Tools

If you already have Pro Tools installed on your systems and DLOG 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 Pro Tools installed, it may not support DLOG format. The latest version of Pro Tools should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Pro Tools to DLOG files

If you have the latest version of Pro Tools installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage DLOG on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the DLOG file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Pro Tools installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open DLOG files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with DLOG extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with DLOG extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the DLOG for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DLOG file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the DLOG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. DLOG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the DLOG file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with DLOG extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Pro Tools Log Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Pro Tools

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DLOG 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 Pro Tools Log Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle DLOG files.

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