Files with dll file extension can be commonly found as dynamic link libraries for Microsoft Windows system and apps. These files act as modules with additional runtime routines or data.
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.DLL file extension - Dynamic Link Library
What is dll file? How to open dll files?
The dll file extension is commonly used for so called dynamic-link libraries, modules that contain data and other functions that can be linked to another module, for example executables.
Many Windows apps and even Windows use .dll files to store runtime routines. You can find who created any DLL file by right clicking on the file and choosing Properties, and then selecting the Version tab.
DLL format generally have two functions, i.e. exported functions and internal functions.
- Exported functions are intended to be called by other modules, as well as from within the DLL where they are defined.
- Internal functions however, are typically intended to be called only from within the DLL where they are defined.
Last but not least, some .dll files may also contain program icons.
Various virus and malicious programs often inject .dll files to infect computers when executed. So always be mindful when executing unknown programs.
MIME types:
application/x-msdownload
application/x-msdos-program
The default software associated to open dll file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
A family of operating systems developed by the Microsoft Corp. The first Windows was released in 1985 as a GUI add-on to MS-DOS. MS-DOS based Windows versions were developed to 2000, when was released the last version called Windows ME. Windows based on NT core started in 1993. Windows NT family are developed to these days, the latest version is called Microsoft Windows 11.
Company or developer:
Nirsoft
The IconsExtract utility scans the files and folders on your computer, and extract the icons and cursors stored in EXE, DLL, OCX, CPL, and in other file types. You can save the extracted icons to ICO files (or CUR files for cursors), or copy the image of a single icon into the clipboard.
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
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List of software applications associated to the .dll file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open dll file, edit dll file, convert dll file, view dll file, play dll file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
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Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting dll files.
Software that open dll file - Dynamic Link Library
Programs supporting the exension dll on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open dll file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with dll file by default:
IconsExtract
Other suggested software:
ResEdit
IcoFX
Icon Extractor
BeCyIconGrabber
