How to open CHL files
Did your computer fail to open a CHL file? We explain what CHL files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your files.
What is a CHL file?
CHL files are Chile compressed file files, which you can read more about below.
The CHL file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a CHL opener may not be able to open all kinds of CHL files. In this case, though, we only know of one specific use.
Chile compressed file
Through our analysis of CHL files, we know that one use of the format is Chile compressed file. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
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CHL file openers, viewers, etc.
These apps are known to open certain types of CHL files. Remember, different programs may use CHL 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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