Opening LSP Files

The LSP file type is primarily associated with AutoCAD.

LSPFile Extension LSP
File extension: LSP
File type:  source code file

What is an LSP file

LSP files mostly belong to AutoCAD by Autodesk. The LSP file extension is primarily associated with Lisp, a family of computer programming languages. This file format is known as Lisp Program Source Code format as the LSP files contain source code files written in Lisp language. These files are also known as high-level programming language assembly codes.

  • Main Usage: The primary content of an LSP file associated with Lisp is the plain text program code that can be executed while using Lisp interpreter. LSP files may contain a single component of an application or a stand-alone program or parts of a larger software project. As Lisp language is widely used in areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Symbolic Processing (SP) and Natural Language Processing (NLP), LSP files are utilized a lot in these areas.
  • Associations:
    • Liquid Audio Player List File: Liquid Audio Player by Geneva Media also uses LSP file extension for its playlist files.
    • LANsurveyor Poll List File: LSP file extension is also used with the poll list files created by LANsurveyor, a program that monitors up and down status of network nodes.

How to open LSP files

You need a suitable software like AutoCAD to open an LSP 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 LSP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a LSP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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

If you want to extract texts from LSP file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online LSP File Viewer:
  1. To do this, click the button "Choose your .lsp file to view" on this page.
  2. After your file is opened in browser,
  3. click "Save as..." in the menu.
  4. Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
  5. Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert LSP files:

  1. AutoCAD by Autodesk
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. LSP files are often referred to as AutoCAD developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Living Scenes (Living Scenes puzzle file) by Carolina Road Software
    Living Scenes is a jigsaw puzzle game by Carolina Road Software. The LSP file format is used to store individual jigsaw puzzles for Living Scenes. This file format is classified as Game. Related links: Living Scenes Help, Living Scenes on CNET
  3. Notepad (source code file) by Microsoft
    Notepad is a basic text editor in the Windows operating system. It can be used to edit source code files. LSP files are source code files for the Common Lisp programming language and other Lisp languages. These files may also have the LISP extension. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Notepad on Wikipedia, Common Lisp on Wikipedia, Common Lisp on Debian Wiki, Common Lisp Documentation

LSP file format details:

To find out what program is needed to open LSP files, you need to determine the file format. The file format can be deduced from the file extension and the signature. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below you will find our evaluation of the LSP files:

An LSP file includes very many different file formats. The file formats most commonly found in LSP files are:

All other LSP files (81%) have no consistent format, often, for example, Printer and XFS. These files sometimes refer to head, acaddoc, length, table, total or text. If you want to find out which format your LSP file belongs to, just click on the button "Choose your .lsp file to view".

Technical Data for LSP File Extension


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: AutoLISPFile, FileType: AutoLISP Application source, AppName: Notepad

ProgramID: AutoLISPFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\NOTEPAD.EXE %1

ProgramID: LispEditor.Document
EXEFile: G:\Amiga\Disco2\GAMEDE~1\Games\Abuse\src\LISPED~1\Release\LISPED~1.EXE /dde

ProgramID: LS.PollList
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\NEONSO~1\LANSUR~1\LANSUR~1.EXE /dde

ProgramID: LispEditor.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DOWNLO~1\LISPED~1.EXE


an lsp source code file is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with LSP files

  • Associate the LSP file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open source code files. Because only the current version supports the latest LSP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Autodesk manufacturer website after an available AutoCAD update.
  • To make sure that your LSP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .LSP file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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