File Extension Database

Open FIL File

FIL files represent a list of objects stored in a database, which was created by early versions of dBASE, as well as by ACL for Windows.

The FIL file defines the structure of a dBASE database, similar to how a STR file does.

The FIL extension comes from the initials for Files List and is compatible with many different applications, including AVG Antivirus or Cardbox.

The FIL file is also used as a container for BMP bitmap images used for the Nokia logo and the Symbian smartphone application.

The FIL file, in this application, typically includes various resolutions of the logo, and can be viewed using the Symbian Image Viewer program, which is included with the S60 software.

Software to open a FIL file

To open a FIL file, you must have one of the following software packages:

dBASE
AVG Antivirus
Symbian S60 (Unavailable)

How Can I Open FIL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open FIL file is to find a FIL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FIL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open FIL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as FIL file opener then try to search online for "FIL viewer", "application to open FIL file" or "open FIL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open FIL file

How Can I Open FIL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a FIL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a FIL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with FIL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as FIL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open FIL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open FIL file then try to search for "FIL viewer", "application to open FIL file" or "read FIL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read FIL file

How Can I Open FIL File on Android

If you downloaded a FIL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded FIL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "FIL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "FIL viewer", "FIL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open FIL File on iPhone or iPad

To open FIL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the FIL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "FIL". This way you can find apps which can open FIL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "FIL viewer" or "FIL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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