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Basic information about 8LI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 8LI（*.8LI or *.8li）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 8LI file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 8LI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 8LI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 8LI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 8LI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 8LI file?
  • How to open a 8LI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 8LI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 8LI file?
  • How to convert 8LI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 8LI file format?


1.Detail information about 8LI file extension: Photoshop Scripting Plug-in

File type Photoshop Scripting Plug-in Category Plugin Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format N/A
Description 8LI file is a Photoshop Scripting Plug-in developed by Adobe Systems. Photoshop plugin file that adds additional automation features to Photoshop; may add general scripting support (i.e. ScriptListener.8li and ScriptingSupport.8li) or may add a specific automated action, such as creating a Web Contact Sheet (WebContactSheet.8li).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 8LI files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017

macOS		 Adobe Photoshop CC 2017



Can't open a 8LI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.8LI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 8LI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 8LI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 8LI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 8LI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 8LI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 8LI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 8LI file is damaged.
  • Whether the 8LI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 8LI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 8LI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 8LI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 8LI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 8LI file.

If the 8LI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.