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Basic information about OVL file

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

There are 4 file types using the OVL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the OVL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support OVL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the OVL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the OVL file?
  • How to open a OVL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a OVL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a OVL file?
  • How to convert OVL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to OVL file format?


1.Detail information about OVL file extension: Overlay File

File type Overlay File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OVL file is a Overlay File. The ovl file extension is related to DOS overlay files. When running in a 640K MS-DOS machine, all program code may not fit into available memory at the same time.

To overcome this memory limitation, most large programs use overlays. An overlay is a portion of the program code that shares memory for its code with other code modules. (part of program to be loaded when needed), program code for DOS.

This ovl 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 OVL files


2.Detail information about OVL file extension: Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Data File

File type Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Data File Category Game Files
Developer Atari File format Binary
Description OVL file is a Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Data File developed by Atari.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OVL files

Windows		 Atari RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

macOS
 Atari RollerCoaster Tycoon 3


3.Detail information about OVL file extension: Geogrid ASCII Overlay File

File type Geogrid ASCII Overlay File Category GIS Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OVL file is a Geogrid ASCII Overlay File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OVL files

Windows		 GPSBabel
GeoVisu

macOS
 GPSBabel for Mac

Linux		 GPSBabel for Linux


4.Detail information about OVL file extension: E-Sword Overlay Data

File type E-Sword Overlay Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description OVL file is a E-Sword Overlay Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OVL files

Windows		 e-Sword



Can't open a OVL 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.OVL”。

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 OVL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OVL 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.