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Basic information about LOF file

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

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


1.Detail information about LOF file extension: Audacity File List

File type Audacity File List Category Audio Files
Developer Audacity File format Text
Description LOF file is a Audacity File List developed by Audacity. File used by Audacity, a free audio editing and recording program; contains a list of files that are used for importing into an Audacity project; saves the filename, offset, and duration for each audio file to be imported; used for batch audio imports.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LOF files

Windows		 Audacity

macOS		 Audacity

Linux		 Audacity



Can't open a LOF 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.LOF”。

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 LOF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LOF 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.