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How to open ZDL files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open ZDL file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate ZDL files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. ZDL File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) ZDL file?
  3. 3. How to open ZDL file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports ZDL files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open ZDL files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with ZDL files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to ZDL files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

ZDL File Extension

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  • File type Avery DesignPro Label Format
  • File developer Avery Dennison
  • File category Layout Files
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What is a(n) ZDL file?

The Complete Avery DesignPro Label File (ZDL) format is a label-making program produced by Avery Dennison. It is used to create professional-looking labels, tags, and other similar items for home or business use. It supports multiple layout formats, text styles, shapes, graphic elements, bar codes and more. The ZDL files are saved in a binary format and contain all the elements used to design the labels.

In addition to creating and printing labels, the ZDL DesignPro file format also supports exporting the labels to a variety of other file formats including JPEG, PNG, PDF, HTML and various word processor documents. This makes it very easy to transfer labels between computers or share them via email or social networks.

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How to open ZDL file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .ZDL files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports ZDL files

In order to open ZDL file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with ZDL extension.

Programs that can open ZDL files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, ZDL files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on ZDL files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to ZDL files.

Step 2. Associate given software with ZDL files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting ZDL files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with ZDL files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open ZDL files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open ZDL files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the ZDL file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with ZDL extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the ZDL file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the ZDL file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on ZDL files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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