LP3 File Extension

What is LP3 file?

LP3 filename suffix is mostly used for Logo Painter 3/3+ Picture Image Format files. Files with LP3 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. LP3 file format, along with 522 other file formats, belongs to the Raster Image Files category. RECOIL is by far the most used program for working with LP3 files. Software named RECOIL was created by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga. In order to find more detailed information on the software and LP3 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support LP3 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support LP3 files. Files with LP3 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 08/04/2020

How to open file with LP3 extension?

Being unable to open files with LP3 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with LP3 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the RECOIL

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LP3 files is that no program that can handle LP3 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download RECOIL and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support LP3 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download RECOIL installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update RECOIL to the latest version

If the problems with opening LP3 files still occur even after installing RECOIL, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of RECOIL is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of RECOIL installed, it may not support LP3 format. The most recent version of RECOIL is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Logo Painter 3/3+ Picture Image Format files with RECOIL

If you have the latest version of RECOIL installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage LP3 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the LP3 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where RECOIL is installed, check the Always use this app to open LP3 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the LP3 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select RECOIL and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with LP3 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the LP3 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the LP3 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the LP3 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the LP3 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. LP3 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with LP3 extension is complete and error-free

If the LP3 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with LP3 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Logo Painter 3/3+ Picture Image Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run RECOIL

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with LP3 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Logo Painter 3/3+ Picture Image Format files. It may be the case that the LP3 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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