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EL File Extension

EL file extension is created by The GNU Project, also known as Emacs Lisp Code File. EL has been classified as Developer Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open EL files in GNU Emacs program.

Emacs Lisp Code File Type

Emacs Lisp Code File Type
Extension .el
Developer The GNU Project
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type text/x-script.elisp
Default Program GNU Emacs
Category Developer Files
Format Binary
Updated 5/1/2024

What is a EL File Type?

EL files that offer additional program functions are often saved as compiled .ELC files, allowing them to load more quickly.

Free online EL Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .EL (Emacs Lisp Code File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to EL, merge, split and compare the EL files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

EL Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Emacs Lisp Code File .EL File Extensions while opening the .EL files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open EL Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Emacs Lisp Code File on your system such as GNU Emacs.
  2. Associate default Gnu GNU Emacs program for *.el (Emacs Lisp Code File) files.

    Associate EL Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.EL (e.g example.el) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gnu GNU Emacs program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .el files.

    Associate EL Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.EL (e.g example.el) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Gnu GNU Emacs program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GNU Emacs extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

All Platform Software Programs for EL File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the EL files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open EL File on Windows

Software License Developer
Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX image. Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX 000 for Windows Free Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX
GNU Emacs image. GNU Emacs 27 for Windows Open Source GNU

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EL File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX image. Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX 000 for MacOs Free Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX
GNU Emacs image. GNU Emacs 27 for MacOs Open Source GNU

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EL file on Linux

Software License Developer
GNU Emacs image. GNU Emacs 27 for Linux Open Source GNU

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EL file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EL file on iOS

Software License Developer

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen EL file on Android

Software License Developer

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

EL file extension icon image.About EL - Emacs Lisp Code File

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Updated 5/1/2024


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