Opening MSL Files

The MSL file type is primarily associated with Visual Studio.

MSL	File extension: MSL
	File type:	entity data model

What is an MSL file

MSL files mostly belong to Visual Studio by Microsoft. An MSL file is an entity data model which defines the relationship between a conceptual schema and a store schema for SQL database objects. This file is written in the XML-based Map Specification Language used by the Entity Framework bundled with .NET framework. Another type of MSL file is a script used to automate custom image editing and conversion tasks in ImageMagick image editor/converter. MSL files used by ImageMagick are written in magick-script scripting language.

How to open MSL files

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

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How to convert MSL files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

If you want to convert or edit an MSL file, you can use our free Online MSL File Converter (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .msl file to view" on this page.
Your MSL file will then be displayed in the browser.
Now click on "Save as..." at the top of the page.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

Programs that open and convert MSL files:

Visual Studio by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MSL files are often referred to as Visual Studio developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ImageMagick (script) by ImageMagick Studio
ImageMagick is a program for editing and converting images saved in various formats. It uses a script saved in an MSL file to automate image conversion and editing tasks. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Image Scripting Language
MAINSAIL (source code) by XIDAK
MAINSAIL is an integrated development environment and programming language. Source code written in this language is saved in an MSL file. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Mapping Specification Language File Format
ProWORX Nxt (loadables) by Schneider Electric
ProWORX Nxt is a discontinued software environment for programming and configuring Modicon programmable logic controllers. It uses loadables saved in MSL files. This file format is classified as Developer.

Technical Data for MSL File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

msi, msg, rar, xml, inp, jpg, edmx, o, dtd

Mime type:

application/vnd.mobius.msl

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: Magick.MSLFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ImageMagick\imdisplay.exe %1

ProgramID: Magick.MSLFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Utilities\ImageMagick-6.2.8-Q16\imdisplay.exe

ProgramID: Magick.MSLFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ImageMagick-6.2.9-Q8\imdisplay.exe

ProgramID: Magick.MSLFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ImageMagick-6.2.9-Q16\imdisplay.exe

ProgramID: Magick.MSLFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\GraphicsMagick-1.1.7-Q16\gmdisplay.exe

ProgramID: Magick.MSLFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ImageMagick-6.3.6-Q16\imdisplay.exe

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an msl entity data model is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MSL files

Associate the MSL file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open entity data models. Because only the current version supports the latest MSL file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Visual Studio update.
To make sure that your MSL file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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