DSTL File Extension

What is DSTL file?

Full format name of files that use DSTL extension is Acrobat Distiller. Files with DSTL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. DSTL file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing DSTL files is Adobe Acrobat. Software named Adobe Acrobat was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. In order to find more detailed information on the software and DSTL files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support DSTL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support DSTL files. Files with DSTL 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 DSTL extension?

Being unable to open files with DSTL extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with DSTL 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 DSTL files.

Step 1. Get the Adobe Acrobat

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening DSTL files is that no program that can handle DSTL files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Adobe Acrobat developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support DSTL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Adobe Acrobat installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat

You still cannot access DSTL files although Adobe Acrobat is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Adobe Acrobat cannot handle files with DSTL may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Adobe Acrobat is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Acrobat Distiller files with Adobe Acrobat

If you have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage DSTL on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the DSTL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe Acrobat is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open DSTL files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the DSTL file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Adobe Acrobat and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with DSTL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the DSTL is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the DSTL file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the DSTL 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 scanner detected that the DSTL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the DSTL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the DSTL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with DSTL 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 Acrobat Distiller files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with DSTL files affecting older versions of given software.

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