OLR File Extension

What is OLR file?

Full format name of files that use OLR extension is Openlab RAW Image Format. OLR file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS system platform. OLR file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Openlab is by far the most used program for working with OLR files. Software named Openlab was created by PerkinElmer Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and OLR files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support OLR file extension

Programs that can handle OLR files are as follows. Files with OLR 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.

Updated: 02/20/2020

How to open file with OLR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening OLR files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Openlab RAW Image 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. Install Openlab software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening OLR files is that no program that can handle OLR files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Openlab developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support OLR files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Openlab installed is by going to developer’s website (PerkinElmer Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Openlab to the latest version

If the problems with opening OLR files still occur even after installing Openlab, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Openlab is available. 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 Openlab installed, it may not support OLR 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 Openlab.

Step 3. Set the default application to open OLR files to Openlab

After installing Openlab (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open OLR files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the OLR file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Openlab installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open OLR files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the OLR file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 OLR extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the OLR 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 OLR file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the OLR in question is not infected with a computer virus

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic OLR 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 OLR 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Openlab RAW Image Format file again.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Openlab RAW Image Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with OLR files affecting older versions of given software.

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