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Basic information about LXF file

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

There are 2 file types using the LXF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LXF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LXF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LXF file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the LXF file?
  • How to open a LXF file?
  • What programs do I need to open a LXF file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a LXF file?
  • How to convert LXF files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to LXF file format?


1.Detail information about LXF file extension: LEGO Digital Designer Model File

File type LEGO Digital Designer Model File Category 3D Image Files
Developer The LEGO Group File format Zip
Description LXF file is a LEGO Digital Designer Model File developed by The LEGO Group. Three-dimensional model created by LEGO Digital Designer (LDD), a program used for constructing virtual LEGO designs; saved in a compressed .ZIP format and contains two files: IMAGE100.PNG (a .PNG design preview) and IMAGE100.LXFML (the .LXFML design specified in XML).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LXF files

Windows		 LEGO Digital Designer
BricksViewer

macOS		 LEGO Digital Designer
BricksViewer

Linux		 BricksViewer


2.Detail information about LXF file extension: LEN Exchange Format File

File type LEN Exchange Format File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format Zip
Description LXF file is a LEN Exchange Format File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LXF files

Windows		 Splash Meet Manager
7-Zip
Corel WinZip 21

Windows Mobile		 xaqua Chronograph



Can't open a LXF 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.LXF”。

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 LXF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LXF 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.