.AVL File Extension

AVL files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: ArcView Legend File

General Information

Title AVL File Extension
Extension .avl
Full Form ArcView Legend File
File Type GIS Data File
Developer ESRI
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store legends
Additional Functions Map visualization, Symbology settings

File Characteristics

Textual Data Yes
Supports Layers Referenced
Supports Transparency No
Editable With software

Use Cases

GIS Mapping Yes
Data Visualization Yes
Spatial Analysis Referenced

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular updates, Data backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1990s
Associated with ArcView 3.x

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .shp, .shx, .dbf

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ArcGIS Commercial Windows
ArcView Commercial Windows

Type 2: AntiVir Status Report File

AVL files contain antivirus scan information. This includes the start time, number of files scanned, and detected viruses. The files reference the scan LOG file. AntiVir saves reports to ProgramData\A...

General Information

Title AVL File Extension
Extension .avl
Full Form AntiVir Status Report File
File Type Report File
Developer Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store report
Additional Functions Log details
Features Text-based, Readable

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Virus Detection Yes
System Analysis Yes
Troubleshooting Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampering risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies
Latest Version Depends on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .log, .txt

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Avira Antivirus Free, Paid Windows, Mac