Basic information about OIL file

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

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


1.Detail information about OIL file extension: Open Image Library Format Image Format

File type Open Image Library Format Image Format Category Vector Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OIL file is a Open Image Library Format Image Format. Full format name of files that use OIL extension is Open Image Library Format Image Format. Files with OIL extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The software recommended for managing OIL files is XnView. Software named XnView was created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. In order to find more detailed information on the software and OIL files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OIL files

Windows		 XnView



Can't open a OIL 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.OIL”。

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 OIL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OIL 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.