File Extension Database

Open OLD File

OLD extension files are used to create backup copies of other files of various kinds, such as JPG or DOC. OLD files may be created automatically by software or manually by the user himself, indicating that the file is a backup copy.

It is common for the OLD extension to be placed after the original file suffix, for example 'file.jpg.old' when a particular program has created or saved a newer version of the file.

As you can guess, the OLD extension must be removed for the file to open properly with its original application.

In case you cannot open the original file, make sure that when you delete the OLD extension, the original extension has been left intact and without a dot at the end.

Typical OLD application file locations:

C:\Windows\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

Frequently associated Windows objects:

old_auto_file

How Can I Open OLD File on Windows

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

How Can I Open OLD File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open OLD File on Android

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

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