File Extension Library


.UNL File Extension

  • Developer by: Garmin
  • Category: Misc Files

What are .UNL files and how to open them?

Can't open .UNL 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 .UNL file.

What is a .UNL file extension?

.UNL file extension is created by Garmin. .UNL has been classified as Misc Files.

.UNL is Garmin Unlock File

Backup file created by MapSource, a program used to manage maps for Garmin navigational devices; contains unlock codes for maps; used as a backup copy so that the codes can be restored back to the Garmin device.

To create a UNL file in MapSource, select Utilities → Unlock Maps, click "Next," and choose "Backup my unlock codes to a file." To reload unlock codes, select Utilities → Unlock Maps, click "Next," select "Retrieve and reinstall all my unlock codes, click "Next," and then select "Retrieve my unlock codes from a file on my PC."

NOTE: Unlock codes are specific to a single GPS unit purchased from Garmin. Therefore, it is not possible to use a UNL file to unlock maps on multiple Garmin devices.

List of all softwares that can open the Garmin Unlock File
Windows
Garmin MapSource

How to fix problems with .UNL files

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