LOC File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a LOC file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .LOC files.
What is a LOC file?
Files that contain the .loc file extension are most commonly associated with GPS software applications. The LOC files contain GPS location information, such as waypoints, destinations and other location data.
Files that are stored in the LOC format often store favorite locations, places of interest, recent destinations and other locations that have been saved by a user to a GPS system. These files are normally saved in in XML format.
The LOC file format has been being replaced increasingly by the GPX file format.
MicroSim PCBoards also use the .loc file format. These LOC files contain component location report files.
How to open LOC files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension LOC for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different LOC openers which you will find listed below.
Suggest another file format using extension LOC
While we know of one file format using the .LOC file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .LOC file.
Various viewers for this file format
These apps are known to open certain types of LOC files. Remember, different programs may use LOC files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
 | EasyGPS | User submitted |
 | GSAK | User submitted |
 | ITN Converter | User submitted |
 | Fugawi Moving Map Software for GPS Receivers | User submitted |
 | ThinkVantage Access Connections | User submitted |
 | Access Connections | User submitted |
 | ExpertGPS | User submitted |
| IBM ThinkPad Utility | User submitted |
 | Lingobit Localizer | User submitted |
| Fugawi UK Digital Maps | User submitted |
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