Basic information about LOL file

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

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


1.Detail information about LOL file extension: LOLCODE Source Code FIle

File type LOLCODE Source Code FIle Category Developer Files
Developer Adam Lindsay File format Text
Description LOL file is a LOLCODE Source Code FIle developed by Adam Lindsay. Source code file written in LOLCODE, a programming language inspired by "lolcats" images; contains source code that uses slang syntax and keywords such as HAI (for "Hi" or "Hello") which denotes the beginning of the program, and KTHXBYE (for "OK thanks, bye"), which signals the end of the program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LOL files

Windows		 LOLPython
lolcode-dot-net
Any text editor
NotePad++
Windows NotePad

macOS		 LOLPython
Any text editor
TextEdit

Linux		 LOLPython
mailchimp-lolcode-interpreter
Any text editor
gedit



Can't open a LOL 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.LOL”。

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 LOL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LOL 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.