LYR file format description
Many people often share .lyr files without providing instructions on how to use them. This can make it difficult for users to determine which program is compatible for editing, converting, or printing .lyr files. To address this issue, we have created this page to offer assistance and guidance on handling .lyr files. We provide information on compatible software, editing instructions and conversion options to help users effectively interact with .lyr files.
Our aim is to simplify the process and promote seamless use of the .lyr file format.
4 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.lyr - ArcView Layer Data
The LYR gis files are related to ESRI ArcGIS Desktop. The LYR file is an ArcView Layer Data. ArcView is full-featured GIS software for visualizing, analyzing, creating, and managing data with a geographic component.
| Application: | ESRI ArcGIS Desktop |
|---|---|
| Category: | GIS files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
ArcView Layer Data related extensions:
- pmz pMetro Map Data
- pos Trimble Position Data
- mrf GPS Pathfinder Office MRF Data
- vfk Czech Cadastral Exchange Data Format Data
- fpf Flight Wizard Data
- wkt OpenGIS Well-known Text File
.lyr - bestIMAGE Layer Data
The LYR document files are related to bestIMAGE. The LYR file is a bestIMAGE Layer Data. A multi layer file that contains image and illustrations data for the graphic and textile printing industry. Vector data as well as bitmap based image data are mixed in single file.
| Application: | bestIMAGE |
|---|---|
| Category: | Document files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
bestIMAGE Layer Data related extensions:
- lyc bestIMAGE Compressed Design
.lyr - Crysis Layer Data
The LYR game data files are related to Crysis. The LYR file is a Crysis Layer Data. Crysis is a first-person shooter video game developed by Crytek.
| Application: | Crysis |
|---|---|
| Category: | Game Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
Crysis Layer Data related extensions:
- bak3 Crysis Game Backup
- cfx Crysis Shader Data
- cfxb Crysis Shader Cache Data
- crysisjmsf Crysis Saved Game
- cyr Crysis Game Data
- dlg Crysis Dialogue Data
.lyr - DataCAD Layer Data
The LYR data files are related to DataCAD. The LYR file is a DataCAD Layer Data. DataCAD is a professional-level AEC CADD program for architectural design, photo-realistic rendering, animation, and construction document creation.
| Application: | DataCAD |
|---|---|
| Category: | Data files |
| Mime-type: | application/octet-stream |
| Magic: | - / - |
| Aliases: | - |
DataCAD Layer Data related extensions:
Be careful.
It is important to understand that the .lyr file extension is not limited to a particular set of applications. Other programs besides the intended ones can also use the .lyr extension to create files. This includes potentially harmful programs or malware that may generate .lyr files for various purposes. Be especially cautious with .lyr files coming from untrusted or unknown sources.
Can't open a .lyr 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 an extension, you receive the following message:
Select an app to open this .lyr file
To set the .lyr file association in Windows 11, you can follow these steps
- Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.
- In the Settings app, click on System and then select Apps from the left-hand side menu.
- Scroll down and click on the Default apps option.
- Under the Default apps section, you will find various categories such as Email, Web browser, and Music player.
- Locate the category that matches the file type you want to associate, such as Photos for image files or Video player for video files.
- Click on the current default app listed under the category. A list of available apps will appear.
- Choose the app you want to set as the default for that file type. If the desired app is not listed, click on More apps to see additional options or click on Look for an app in the Microsoft Store to search for apps in the Store.
- After selecting the app, it will become the default choice for opening files of that type.
It's worth mentioning that you don't always need to set .lyr file association. Many applications can open .lyr files without requiring any specific file association to be set.
The .lyr file extension is often given incorrectly
Based on searches conducted on our site in the past year, we have compiled a list of the most common misspellings. These frequent misspellings can cause confusion and hinder search accuracy. Our goal in providing this list is to help users find the right information more easily and enhance their overall search experience on our website.
These misspellings were the most common in the past year:
kyr, lgr, lhr, lr, ltr, ly, lyf, lyt, myr, pyr
Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?
There is a possibility that the .lyr filename extension is misspelled. To assist users in identifying potential errors, we provide a list of similar file extensions in our database.
Filename extensions similar to .lyr:
- lyt Thermo Xcalibur Layout Data
- lyf LayoutFAST Layout Data
- lhr Intuit Quicken Financial Life for Mac File
- lyt MetaCAM Layout Data
- lyt Intuit TurboTax Install Log File
- lr Chaos Desktop Layer Settings
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