How to open .elc file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .elc file. The full name of the file is Emacs Compiled Lisp File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is The GNU Project.

.elc file extension (Emacs Compiled Lisp File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Developer Files The GNU Project Emacs Compiled Lisp File
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Programs using this file extension: .elc
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • GNU Emacs
MAC OS
MAC
  • GNU Emacs
Linux
Linux
  • GNU Emacs


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