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Basic information about LUD file

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

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


1.Detail information about LUD file extension: Lingvo User Dictionary File

File type Lingvo User Dictionary File Category Data Files
Developer ABBYY File format N/A
Description LUD file is a Lingvo User Dictionary File developed by ABBYY. User dictionary file created by Lingvo Dictionary software, which is used to look up definitions of words and translate them into different language; contains dictionary entries, which consist of one or more words and their corresponding definitions.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LUD files

Windows		 ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary

macOS		 ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary

Android		 ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries

iOS		 ABBYY Lingvo Dictionary

Windows Mobile		 ABBYY Lingvo Dictionaries for Windows Phone



Can't open a LUD 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.LUD”。

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 LUD extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LUD 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.