OVL File

What are OVL files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an OVL 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 OVL files.

What is an OVL file?

OVL files have multiple uses, and C-Worthy Machine Dependant Overlay is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

C-Worthy Machine Dependant Overlay

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open OVL files

Important: Different programs may use files with the OVL file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your OVL 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 OVL openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 10, 2023

All known file formats using extension .OVL

While C-Worthy Machine Dependant Overlay is a popular type of OVL-file, we know of 4 different uses of the .OVL file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Geogrid Overlay

We know that one OVL format is Geogrid Overlay. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

IBM PC Overlay

We know that one OVL format is IBM PC Overlay. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Logitech Modula-2 Overlay

We know that one OVL format is Logitech Modula-2 Overlay. 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 OVL files. Remember, different programs may use OVL 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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