.ATLOC File

.atloc is Apple Mac OS X Finder file

Key Features: .ATLOC File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.atloc
Format	N/A
Created by	Apple
Category	Various data

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How to open:
How to convert:

What is an .ATLOC file?

The ATLOC file extension is associated with the Apple Mac OS X operating system and its Finder default file manager used to organize and access practically everything on Mac, including applications, files, folders, discs, and shared drives on network. The .atloc file stores various data used for internal purposes of the Finder.

How to open:

This file type is not meant to be opened directly, there is no software that could open and work with it directly, or there is no information available in public sources about opening this file type. This is usually the case of some internal data files, caches, temporary files etc.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .atloc file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to solve problems with ATLOC files

Associate the ATLOC file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any ATLOC file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.ATLOC files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the ATLOC file, then click "Open with" > "Other...". Then choose another program and check the "Always Open With" box. Linux: Right click on the file, and select "Open with" and choose another program. iPhone: Tap the file. If you do not see an app to open the file, then tap Share "Share" and choose an app. Alternatively, save the file. Then open the Files app Files app. There long-press on the file, then release your finger. You will see a black menu bar. Then tap "Share" and select an app. Android: Tap the Settings icon on your smartphone, then tap on the Apps section. There tap the Options icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen to change the default apps.
Update your software that should actually open .ATLOC is Apple Mac OS X Finder file. Because only the current version supports the latest ATLOC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Apple manufacturer website after an available .ATLOC is Apple Mac OS X Finder file update.
To make sure that your ATLOC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.