AVL File

What are AVL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an AVL file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your AVL files.

What is an AVL file?

AVL files have multiple uses, and ArcView Legend is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

ArcView Legend

ArcView Legend files are map symbols used in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) systems when creating different kinds of maps. A legend contains information about the symbols used to represent features on the map and may include symbols and explanatory text displayed on the map.

How to open AVL files

Important: Different programs may use files with the AVL file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your AVL file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested three different AVL openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

All known file formats using extension .AVL

While ArcView Legend is a popular type of AVL-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .AVL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Avira AntiVir Log Status Report

The Avira AntiVir Log Status Report is a human-readable report generated by Avira's AntiVir antivirus when a system or manual scan completes. It summarises key details such as when the scan was run, what was scanned (number of files and folders), what threats (if any) were found, and links to more detailed logs. These reports are used internally by the antivirus software to let users or administrators review scan results.

The report is produced automatically by Avira software for Windows (such as Avira Antivirus Pro) and saved in a special folder (typically under ProgramData\Avira\AntiVir Desktop\REPORTS). Users can view these reports inside the Avira user interface under Overview → Reports. The AVL report often refers to a corresponding LOG file when more detail is needed (for example listing every file scanned or every detection).

The content inside a report depends on the report type configured in Avira's settings. In the Default mode the report shows file names and paths of objects scanned and threats found. In Extended mode it also logs warnings or hidden items. In Complete mode it includes everything scanned, plus alerts, tips, and every relevant object with full detail.

Technical identifiers inside the file include a recognizable header section: the file starts with byte patterns like sequences of "#" characters and an ASCII phrase saying This file has been created automatically. It also contains internal keywords such as CreationDate, ReportType, StartTime, LogFiles, Result, Update among others. These markers help the software parse and display the report contents. The filename typically has the AVL extension.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of AVL files. Remember, different programs may use AVL files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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