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Basic information about 8LY file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 8LY（*.8LY or *.8ly）, 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 8LY file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about 8LY file extension: Adobe Photoshop Plugin

File type Adobe Photoshop Plugin Category Misc Files
Developer Adobe Systems Incorporated File format N/A
Description 8LY file is a Adobe Photoshop Plugin developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. 8LY filename suffix is mostly used for Adobe Photoshop Plugin files. Adobe Photoshop Plugin format was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. 8LY file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with 8LY extension are categorized as Various Files files. The Various Files subset comprises 3591 various file formats. The software recommended for managing 8LY files is Adobe Photoshop. On the official website of Adobe Systems Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theAdobe Photoshop software, but also about 8LY and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 8LY files

Windows		 Adobe Photoshop



Can't open a 8LY 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.8LY”。

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 8LY extension without any issue.


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

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 8LY 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 8LY file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the 8LY 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.