LFL Converter

Extract text from LFL files


Drop or upload your .LFL file

How to extract text from your LFL file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your LFL file.
  2. You’ll see a preview, if available.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to extract text information.

Convert LFL to another file type

To convert your LFL file to another format, you need Lotus 1-2-3 or other Game software.

Convert a file to LFL

To convert other file formats to the "Resource Container" file type, you need software like Lotus 1-2-3 or a similar tool.


About LFL files

LFL files, primarily associated with LucasArts games, contain game data such as graphics, audio, and scripts. While they served a purpose in the gaming industry, they are now considered outdated due to their proprietary nature and limited compatibility with modern software.

Conversion of LFL files can be challenging. The primary hurdles include their proprietary structure and the lack of easily available conversion tools. However, with the right software, it is possible to convert LFL files into more accessible formats. One such tool is ScummVM, which emulates LucasArts games and can help extract data from LFL files.

Once extracted, the data can be converted into several formats depending on the content type. For instance, graphics can be converted to popular image formats such as .PNG or .JPEG using GIMP, while audio can be converted to .MP3 or .WAV using Audacity. However, converting scripts remains complicated due to their proprietary nature.

Important considerations include the potential loss of data or quality during conversion, and the limited support for LFL files in modern applications. These drawbacks highlight the importance of converting LFL files to more versatile formats.

For a hassle-free experience, consider using the free and easy online website Convert.Guru. Simply drag-n-drop your LFL files onto the webpage to convert them to a variety of formats. While online services like Convert.Guru offer convenience and speed, ensure your data privacy is maintained during the conversion process.

Convert.Guru analyzes your LFL file, detects the exact format, and lets you read the text inside.

Users also converted CMG, ALO and VSF files.



The LFL Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our LFL converter.