.ELC

ELC File

Compiled ELISP code file
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A .ELC file is associated with Compiled ELISP code, a developer file.

Developer: The GNU Project Category: Developer Files
OPENS ON Windows Mac OS Linux
Related: .DO · .MD · .HEX · .XSD

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What is the ELC file format?

A file with the .ELC extension is a file known as Compiled ELISP code. It belongs to the Developer Files category. This format is associated with The GNU Project.

The reliable way to open a .ELC file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 3 programs that open .ELC files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

Format details

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FULL NAMECompiled ELISP code file
DEVELOPERThe GNU Project

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Mac OS1 app
Linux1 app

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