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: March 8, 2021
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
We know that one AVL format is Avira AntiVir Log Status Report. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
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.
 | Ai Picture Utility | User submitted |
 | Ai Picture Explorer | User submitted |
 | Idrisi32 | User submitted |
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