File Extension Database

Open LIC File

LIC extension files are used as license files for a variety of software applications.

Depending on the modality chosen by the programmer, LIC files can be plain text or encrypted binary files, in order to protect license rights.

LIC files are generally provided by the developer, once the software has been purchased, downloaded and registered, for the software to have a valid license, the files must be installed on the hard drive or available locally.

A LIC file will generally contain the registry information that pertains to the software application that is associated with it.

These files are commonly used with shareware or commercial applications.

There is no software associated with LIC files, as they are considered for universal use.

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.lic.10.0
VisualStudio.lic.9.0

How Can I Open LIC File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open LIC file is to find a LIC file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LIC 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 LIC 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 LIC file opener then try to search online for "LIC viewer", "application to open LIC file" or "open LIC file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open LIC file

How Can I Open LIC File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a LIC file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a LIC 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 LIC file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as LIC file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open LIC file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open LIC file then try to search for "LIC viewer", "application to open LIC file" or "read LIC file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read LIC file

How Can I Open LIC File on Android

If you downloaded a LIC 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 LIC 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 "LIC".
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 "LIC viewer", "LIC 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 LIC File on iPhone or iPad

To open LIC 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 LIC 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 "LIC". This way you can find apps which can open LIC 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 "LIC viewer" or "LIC file" online in your favorite search engine.