File extension LOC
| File type | Localisation String Resource Header Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a LOC file?
LOC is the file extension used in GPS satellite navigation systems. A LOC file stores information about specific locations. Defining points with the help of LOC files allows for easy management of places important for the user on the map or the route. They can be called POIs, intermediate points of the mapped route or other points of interest.
LOC files can be used to exchange data between GPS systems. Technically, these are plain text files containing source code in a markup language XML.
Program(s) that can open the .LOC file
Windows
How to open LOC files
If you cannot open the LOC file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports LOC among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the LOC file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the LOC format files
The inability to open and operate the LOC file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Localisation String Resource Header Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a LOC file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the LOC file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the LOC from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the LOC format
- The LOC file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the LOC file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a LOC file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the LOC file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the LOC file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the LOC file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 04/23/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.LOC) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected LOC file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the LOC file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. LOC) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.