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Basic information about LYR file

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

There are 5 file types using the LYR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the LYR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support LYR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the LYR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the LYR file?
  • How to open a LYR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a LYR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a LYR file?
  • How to convert LYR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to LYR file format?


1.Detail information about LYR file extension: ArcView Layer File

File type ArcView Layer File Category Misc Files
Developer ESRI File format N/A
Description LYR file is a ArcView Layer File developed by ESRI. Contains information available in ArcView's layer properties dialog box; may include symbols, display settings, joined table details, definition queries, labeling properties, and annotation display properties.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LYR files

Windows		 ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop
ArcGIS Desktop


2.Detail information about LYR file extension: bestIMAGE Design File

File type bestIMAGE Design File Category CAD Files
Developer Stork Prints Austria (spgprints) File format Binary
Description LYR file is a bestIMAGE Design File developed by Stork Prints Austria (spgprints).
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LYR files

Windows		 spgprints bestIMAGE


3.Detail information about LYR file extension: Lyrics

File type Lyrics Category Text Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LYR file is a Lyrics.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LYR files


4.Detail information about LYR file extension: DataCAD Layer

File type DataCAD Layer Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LYR file is a DataCAD Layer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LYR files

Windows		 DataCAD


5.Detail information about LYR file extension: Crysis Game File

File type Crysis Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description LYR file is a Crysis Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert LYR files

Windows		 Crysis



Can't open a LYR 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.LYR”。

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 LYR extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the LYR 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.