File Extension Library


.TLY File Extension

  • Developer by: Adobe Systems Incorporated
  • Category: Backup Files

What are .TLY files and how to open them?

Can't open .TLY file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .TLY file.

What is a .TLY file extension?

.TLY file extension is created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. .TLY has been classified as Backup Files.

.TLY is Adobe Photoshop Elements backup catalog

The tly file extension is mainly related to Adobe Photoshop Elements and used for files that contain catalog backup. PLE creates backups with copies of renamed images with a database catalog .

These tly files can be found wihin these backups and contain a  cross reference between the real and full path original media file, and the renamed versions in the backup.


How to open:

You can restore these files in Adobe Photoshop elements.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .tly file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .TLY files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .TLY files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .TLY file format
  2. You need to check the .TLY file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)