ELF file format description

Many people share .elf files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .elf file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .elf files.

3 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.elf - Gamecube Executable ELF

The ELF data files are related to Dolphin. The WLF file is a Gamecube Executable. The Nintendo GameCube is Nintendo's fourth home video game console.

Application:

Dolphin

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Gamecube Executable ELF related extensions:

.dol: Gamecube Executable DOL
.gci: Gamecube Game Save
.gcm: Gamecube Disk Image
.gcz: Compressed GameCube ROM

.elf - Executable and Linkable Format File

The ELF development files are related to WinAVR. The ELF file is an Executable and Linkable Format File. Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) is a common standard file format for executables, object code, shared libraries, and core dumps.

Application:

WinAVR

Category:

Development files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Executable and Linkable Format File related extensions:

.koi: Kokogut Module Interface File
.hla: High Level Assembly Source Code
.qcf: QuickBasic Coordinates File
.pfg: jEEPers DX Program Configuration
.fn: GCL Cross Referencing Data
.r: Pegasus Mail Resource File

.elf - WinImage Extended Layer Data

The ELF data files are related to WinImage. The ELF file is a WinImage Extended Layer Data. Black Belt Systems WinImages is a bitmap graphics editor and special effects applicator that supports both automation of editing tasks and animation of effects. The WinImage seems to be no longer supported.

Application:

WinImage

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

WinImage Extended Layer Data related extensions:

.bwz: WinImage Batch Configuration
.dsk: WinImage Disk Image Data
.ima: WinImage Disk Image
.imz: WinImage ZIP Compressed Disk Image
.w3d: WinImage Raytracing Control Data
.wil: WinImage List

Naturally, other applications may also use the .elf file extension. Even harmful programs can create .elf files. Be especially cautious with .elf files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .elf file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.elf

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

The .elf file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

dlf, ef, efl, eif, el, elb, elc, eld, ele, elg, elr, elt, elv, emf, eof

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

.lf: SketchUp License FIle
.eld: EasyLanguage Document
.eof: Embird Vector Embroidery Format File
.rlf: ArcGIS Report Layout File
.ef: Diploma Exam File
.elt: NEPLAN Topology Data

Operating systems

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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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