File Extension Database

Open LOCAL File

LOCAL extension files have two different format applications, which we will see below:

Embarcadero Technologies Delphi

The LOCAL file extension is basically used as a user-specific options file in a Delphi project.

More about Delphi

Delphi is a general-purpose programming language that uses the 'tropicalized' Object Pascal programming language for Delphi.

Broadly speaking, it is an integrated development environment (IDE) for rapid development of desktop, mobile, web, and console software applications, currently developed and maintained by Embarcadero Technologies.

The LOCAL file has custom options of the user or programmer, which he has preset for a purpose.

Paket

In this section, the LOCAL extension file is a local data file, proprietary to Paket.

More about Paket

Package is a dependency manager for .NET projects and Mono projects.

Paket is designed to work well with NuGet packages and also allows you to reference files directly from Git repositories or any HTTP resource.

Paket enables precise and predictable control over any dependencies.

The package.local file is used to test changes before releasing a new version of a dependent project.

Software to open and work with a LOCAL file

Since both applications are different in nature, it is necessary to safely set the LOCAL file format to use the appropriate application below:

How Can I Open LOCAL File on Windows

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

How Can I Open LOCAL File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open LOCAL File on Android

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

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

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