Opening NDL Files

The NDL file type is primarily associated with IBM Notes.

NDL	File extension: NDL
	File type:	document link/archive file

What is an NDL file

NDL files mostly belong to IBM Notes. NDL files come in two main types.
For one type, they are used as Lotus Notes document links. These files serve as shortcuts within the IBM Notes system. They point to documents stored in a Notes database. Such files usually do not hold the document content themselves.
For the other type, the file is a Novel Digital Library archive that uses ZIP compression. This version is often called a novel download archive and is handled by software like NDL Reader or iReader.
Key Details summarized by FilExt.com:

If the file is a Lotus Notes link, it is meant to open within the IBM Notes (formerly Lotus Notes) environment. More details can be found on the IBM product page.

If the file is a digital archive for novels, it may be opened with an archive extraction tool, sometimes after renaming the extension to .zip.

Usage Tips:

Check the file size and properties to decide if it is a link or a ZIP archive.

Use IBM Notes for document links and an archiver for novel archives.

How do you open NDL files?

You need a suitable software like IBM Notes to open an NDL file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your NDL file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a NDL file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online NDL Text Viewer

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How to extract texts from NDL files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from NDL file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online NDL File Viewer:

Just click the "Choose your .ndl file to view" button on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert NDL files:

IBM Notes
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. NDL files are often referred to as IBM Notes databases because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Inmos Hardware Network Description File
Nick-O-Matic Design Factory (Project) by Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited
Your favorite Nickelodeon characters invade your computer screen with a software package that lets you do artistic projects and crafts. This software is no longer produced though copies can still be found if you search. Only Web support is available any longer. Originally produced by Mattel, the software was taken over by The Learning Company/Broderbund which is now owned by Riverdeep Interactive Learning Limited. Related links: Nick-O-Matic Design Factory Support
Nodelist File
Notes (Link) by IBM
This was a Lotus product. Lotus was bought out by IBM. Lotus Notes and Domino are a fundamental component of IBM Workplace The Mime types used with this association are: application/vnd.lotus-notes. Related links: IBM Lotus Notes Wikipedia Page

NDL file format details:

To find out what program is needed to open NDL files, you need to determine the file format. Often, the file format can be deduced from the file extension or the initial bytes (called the signature). If the file extension does not match the file format, double-clicking on the file will cause an error upon opening. So a detailed analysis of a file is vital in order to determine the format and the associated program. Our analysis of the NDL files produces the following result:

The NDL file extension is not found very often and covers different formats for different programs. But the following two file formats are common:

35% of all NDL files use the same file format, which can be identified by the letters ""<NDL>" "<REPLICA " at the beginning. The contents of these files are easily readable with a text editor. The files are often between 180 bytes and 210 bytes in size. It is a modern file type. The keywords "<NDL>", NOTE, REPLICA, "</NDL>" and "<VIEW OF1A4E191D:02CEE803-ONC1257238:00416F98>" are typical for these files. The following filename is common: LinkToDocument.ndl or Doc.ndl.
25% of all NDL files internally use the ZIP format, so several files are combined and compressed into one NDL file. An NDL file can contain up to 2 files (mostly 2 - 2). Customary file names are BookInfo.xml and cover.jpg. A little tip: If you rename the file extension to .zip and then double-click, you will see the included files and images. The average file size is 22 KB with most files being between 15 KB and 50 KB in size. The following keywords are characteristic: BookInfo. Trapped with the CEO.ndl is a typical file name. Files like these are sometimes connected to book, trapped, beauty, aloof, wife, enamorada, general, querido and lawyer.

All the rest of the NDL files (40%) have different formats, such as XML. The category is nobel. Just click the "Choose your .ndl file to view" button on this page to find out what your NDL file is.

Technical Data for NDL File Extension

File classification:

Database

Related files:

nsf, ntf, epub, ndll, ndf, zip, wdc, desc, rar

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: NickPrint.Project
EXEFile: C:\Mattel Media\Nick-O-Matic Design Factory 1.0\NPRINT.EXE %1

an ndl document link/archive file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with NDL files

Associate the NDL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open document link/archive files. Because only the current version supports the latest NDL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available IBM Notes update.
To make sure that your NDL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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