.AVL File

.avl is ArcView Legend File

Key Features: .AVL File Extension

Features	Description
File Extension	.avl
Format	N/A
Created by	ESRI
Category	GIS

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How to open:
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What is an .AVL file?

The avl file extension is mainly associated with ArcView GIS application from ESRI.

The avl files are used for templates, which store page layout specifications (i.e. page size, orientation), cartographic elements, default map layers, and other map properties that can be applied dynamically to any data.

Files with avl file suffix can be usually found as templates for ArcView GIS software for Windows.

How to open:

You can open and work with .avl template files using ArcView and use them for making new files.

How to convert:

A conversion for this type of .avl files seems unlike, but you can use them when creating new ArcView files.

ArcView Legend File - File openers

Windows

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop

ESRI

GIS

N/A

How to solve problems with AVL files

Associate the AVL file extension with the correct application. On :
Windows: Right click on any AVL file and then click "Open with" > "Choose another app". Now select another program and check the box "Always use this app to open *.AVL files". Mac: Right click (or Ctrl-click) the AVL 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 .AVL is ArcView Legend File. Because only the current version supports the latest AVL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the ESRI manufacturer website after an available .AVL is ArcView Legend File update.
To make sure that your AVL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with antivirus software.