MAPLIB

Basic information about MAPLIB file

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

There are 1 file types using the MAPLIB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MAPLIB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MAPLIB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MAPLIB file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the MAPLIB file?
How to open a MAPLIB file?
What programs do I need to open a MAPLIB file?
What programs help to create and edit a MAPLIB file?
How to convert MAPLIB files to another file format?
How to convert another files to MAPLIB file format?

1.Detail information about MAPLIB file extension: Mscape Map

Software programs that will open, edit or convert MAPLIB files
File type	Mscape Map	Category	GIS Files
Developer	Hewlett-Packard Company	File format	N/A
Description	MAPLIB file is a Mscape Map developed by Hewlett-Packard Company. MAPLIB filename suffix is mostly used for Mscape Map files. Hewlett-Packard Company defined the Mscape Map format standard. MAPLIB files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with MAPLIB extension are categorized as GPS&GIS Files files. The GPS&GIS Files subset comprises 109 various file formats. Mediascape is by far the most used program for working with MAPLIB files. On the official website of Hewlett-Packard Company developer not only will you find detailed information about theMediascape software, but also about MAPLIB and other supported file formats.
Windows	Mediascape

Can't open a MAPLIB 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.MAPLIB”。

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 MAPLIB extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the MAPLIB 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.