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Basic information about EIL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EIL（*.EIL or *.eil）, 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 EIL file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about EIL file extension: Eagle Library Intermediate

File type Eagle Library Intermediate Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description EIL file is a Eagle Library Intermediate. EIL filename suffix is mostly used for Eagle Library Intermediate files. EIL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. EIL file format, along with 290 other file formats, belongs to the 3D&CAD Files category. The software recommended for managing EIL files is EAGLE Layout Editor. Software named EAGLE Layout Editor was created by CadSoft Computer, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and EIL files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EIL files

Windows		 EAGLE Layout Editor



Can't open a EIL 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.EIL”。

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 EIL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EIL 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 EIL 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 EIL file?

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

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

If the EIL 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.