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Basic information about XCOF file

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

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


1.Detail information about XCOF file extension: Mac OS Object Library File

File type Mac OS Object Library File Category Uncommon Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description XCOF file is a Mac OS Object Library File developed by Apple. The XCOF file extension is associated with Mac OS. The *.xcof files contain some sort of object data.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert XCOF files

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Mac OS X



Can't open a XCOF 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.XCOF”。

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 XCOF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the XCOF 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.