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Basic information about LOCR file

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

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


1.Detail information about LOCR file extension: Location Manager Settings File

File type Location Manager Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LOCR file is a Location Manager Settings File. The locr file extension is related to the Location Manager application, part of Apple Mac OS 9. 

The locr file contains program settings. Obsolete file types.

Most likely some old format without support. No further information could be found.

This locr 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 LOCR files



Can't open a LOCR 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.LOCR”。

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 LOCR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LOCR 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.