Basic information about DFL file

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

There are 4 file types using the DFL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DFL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DFL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DFL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the DFL file?
  • How to open a DFL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a DFL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a DFL file?
  • How to convert DFL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to DFL file format?


1.Detail information about DFL file extension: Distribution Files Library

File type Distribution Files Library Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DFL file is a Distribution Files Library. The dfl file extension is associated with the Distribution files library file format.

The dfl file combined many smaller animation files into one larger one to overcome the scourges of the FAT disk file system which was very wasteful of precious disk space.

This dfl file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DFL files

Windows		 Instant Replay Professional


2.Detail information about DFL file extension: OLE2 Doc

File type OLE2 Doc Category Page Layout Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DFL file is a OLE2 Doc.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DFL files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows


3.Detail information about DFL file extension: Fresh Download List

File type Fresh Download List Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DFL file is a Fresh Download List.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DFL files

Windows		 Fresh Download


4.Detail information about DFL file extension: DEFLATE Compressed Data

File type DEFLATE Compressed Data Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description DFL file is a DEFLATE Compressed Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert DFL files

Windows		 PKZIP for Windows

Linux		 Zlib



Can't open a DFL 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.DFL”。

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 DFL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the DFL 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.