NLS File Type

- The quick facts

What are NLS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a NLS file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a NLS file?

NLS is an acronym for National Language Support. Files that contain the .nls file extension are most commonly associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system.

The NLS files that are used by the Microsoft Windows operating system contain the language translation information that the Windows operating system uses to convert languages between different character sets. If a user's NLS files aren't configured properly, his or her operating system will be unable to properly convert languages during computer use.

The Troj/Agent-GIS software also uses the .nls file extension.

How to open NLS files

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

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different NLS openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: May 31, 2022

Suggest another file format using extension NLS

While we know of one file format using the .NLS 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 .NLS file.

Various apps that use files with this extension

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