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Basic information about NDL file

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

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


1.Detail information about NDL file extension: Lotus Notes Doclink File

File type Lotus Notes Doclink File Category Misc Files
Developer IBM File format XML
Description NDL file is a Lotus Notes Doclink File developed by IBM. Link file used by Lotus Notes, a business productivity and collaboration application suite; saved in an XML format and contains a reference to a Lotus Notes document; used for sharing links to documents over email and in Web pages.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert NDL files

Windows		 IBM Lotus Notes



Can't open a NDL 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.NDL”。

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 NDL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the NDL 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.