ELC File Extension

Name: Emacs Compiled Lisp File (.ELC)
Creator: The GNU Project
License: OpenSource

ELC file extension is created by The GNU Project, also known as Emacs Compiled Lisp File. ELC has been classified as Developer Files. The format of this file type has not been determined yet. You can open ELC files in GNU Emacs program.

Emacs Compiled Lisp File Type

Emacs Compiled Lisp File Type
Extension	.elc
Developer	The GNU Project
Popularity	5.0 (2 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/x-bytecode.elisp (compiled elisp)
Default Program	GNU Emacs
Category	Developer Files
Format	Not Available
Updated	4/1/2024

What is a ELC File Type?

Type the following command in Emacs to compile an EL file.

Byte-compile-file name.el " file name.

Make sure to replace filename.el with the actual file name Lisp file you want to compile. The compiler generates a compiled version of the file with the same filename and the same &" " l' extension.

Compiled files can be loaded and executed faster than Lisp files in plain text. Most Emacs extensions are therefore saved as compiled ELC files.

Free online ELC Tools & Apps

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

ELC Converter

Open ELC

Edit ELC

Compare ELC Files

Merge ELC Files

Split ELC Files

ELC Metadata Viewer

ELC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Emacs Compiled Lisp File .ELC File Extensions while opening the .ELC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open ELC Files?

You must have supported software programs installed for Emacs Compiled Lisp File on your system such as GNU Emacs.
Associate default Gnu GNU Emacs program for *.elc (Emacs Compiled Lisp File) files.

Associate ELC Default Program on Windows
1. Right-click a *.ELC (e.g example.elc) file and click Open With.
2. In the Open with dialog box, click Gnu GNU Emacs program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .elc files.
Associate ELC Default Program on MacOs
1. Click *.ELC (e.g example.elc) file and click information -> Open With.
2. In the programs list, click Gnu GNU Emacs program Or other appropriate program that you want.
3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .GNU Emacs extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related ELC File Extensions

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

.el4 file extension .eld file extension .1 file extension .a file extension .asm file extension .c file extension .cc file extension .cel file extension .cfg file extension .conf file extension .err file extension .ex file extension .exw file extension .h file extension .hs file extension .inc file extension .info file extension .java file extension .json file extension .l file extension .lhs file extension .lpd file extension .lua file extension .m file extension .man file extension .md file extension .md file extension .menu file extension .ml file extension .mps file extension .opts file extension .org file extension .properties file extension .properties file extension .py file extension .s file extension .tri file extension .txt file extension .utf8 file extension

All Platform Software Programs for ELC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the ELC 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 ELC File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	DIAL DIALux 000 for Windows	Free	DIAL DIALux
	GNU Emacs 27 for Windows	Open Source	GNU

Open ELC File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Emacs 27 for MacOs	Open Source	GNU

Open ELC file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	GNU Emacs 27 for Linux	Open Source	GNU

Open ELC file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open ELC file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer

Open ELC file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

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.
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Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About ELC - Emacs Compiled Lisp File

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Updated 4/1/2024

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