Basic information about MSL file

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

There are 7 file types using the MSL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MSL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MSL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MSL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MSL file?
  • How to open a MSL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MSL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MSL file?
  • How to convert MSL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MSL file format?


1.Detail information about MSL file extension: Mapping Specification Language File

File type Mapping Specification Language File Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description MSL file is a Mapping Specification Language File developed by Microsoft. Developer file used by some programs developed with Microsoft's Entity Framework, which is part of the .NET development tool suite; describes a mapping between a conceptual data model and the underlying storage model; provides a layer of abstraction for increased flexibility between the application and the underlying storage technology.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Any text editor


2.Detail information about MSL file extension: Magick Scripting Language File

File type Magick Scripting Language File Category Executable Files
Developer ImageMagick File format XML
Description MSL file is a Magick Scripting Language File developed by ImageMagick.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files

Windows		 ImageMagick

macOS
 ImageMagick

Linux		 ImageMagick


3.Detail information about MSL file extension: DocumentDirect And DocumentDirect Applications Suite File Format

File type DocumentDirect And DocumentDirect Applications Suite File Format Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSL file is a DocumentDirect And DocumentDirect Applications Suite File Format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files


4.Detail information about MSL file extension: MAINSAIL Source Code File

File type MAINSAIL Source Code File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSL file is a MAINSAIL Source Code File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files


5.Detail information about MSL file extension: ProWORX Nxt MSL Loadables File

File type ProWORX Nxt MSL Loadables File Category Developer Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSL file is a ProWORX Nxt MSL Loadables File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files

Windows		 ProWORX


6.Detail information about MSL file extension: Miranda IM Smiley Definitions

File type Miranda IM Smiley Definitions Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSL file is a Miranda IM Smiley Definitions.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files

Windows		 Miranda IM


7.Detail information about MSL file extension: ADO.NET Metadata

File type ADO.NET Metadata Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MSL file is a ADO.NET Metadata.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MSL files

Windows		 .NET Framework



Can't open a MSL 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.MSL”。

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 MSL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the MSL 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.