LYR File Extension

LYR file extension is created by ESRI, also known as ArcView Layer File. LYR has been classified as Misc Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open LYR files in ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program.

ArcView Layer File Type

What is a LYR File Type?

The LYR files are similar to Legend (.AVL) files, but can contain many more' information and are saved in a binary format rather than text files.

Free online LYR Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .LYR (ArcView Layer File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to LYR, merge, split and compare the LYR files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

LYR Converter

Open LYR

Edit LYR

Compare LYR Files

Merge LYR Files

Split LYR Files

LYR Metadata Viewer

LYR Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the ArcView Layer File .LYR File Extensions while opening the .LYR files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open LYR Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for ArcView Layer File on your system such as ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop.
2. Associate default Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program for *.lyr (ArcView Layer File) files.
   
   

   Associate LYR Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.LYR (e.g example.lyr) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Esri ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .lyr files.
   
   

Related LYR File Extensions

LYR default file extension is .LYR and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for LYR File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the LYR files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open LYR File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop 10 for Windows	Commercial	ESRI
	vanBasco's Karaoke Player 000 for Windows	Free	vanBasco's Karaoke Player

Open LYR File on Mac OS

Open LYR file on Linux

Open LYR file on Web

Open LYR file on iOS

Open LYR file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About LYR - ArcView Layer File

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