LUT File Extension

What is LUT file?

LUT is a file extension commonly associated with XnView Lut Format files. XnView Lut Format format was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. LUT files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. LUT file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports LUT files is XnView. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about LUT and other supported file formats.

Programs which support LUT file extension

The following listing features LUT-compatible programs. Files with LUT 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 LUT extension?

Problems with accessing LUT may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to XnView Lut Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LUT files is that no program that can handle LUT files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download XnView and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support LUT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading XnView installed is by going to developer’s website (Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update XnView to the latest version

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and LUT files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of XnView installed, it may not support LUT 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 XnView.

Step 3. Associate XnView Lut Format files with XnView

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate LUT files with latest version of XnView you have installed 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

• Right-click the LUT file and choose 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 XnView is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open LUT files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the LUT file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with LUT extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the LUT 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 LUT file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the LUT 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. LUT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic LUT file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with LUT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support LUT files. Close all running programs and try opening the LUT file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with XnView Lut Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with LUT files affecting older versions of given software.

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