The file extension 8LI marks plugins for the image processing software Adobe Photoshop. With these plugins additional functions, such as new effects or the support of other graphic formats in Photoshop nachrsten.
8LI files come in the plugin folder (plug-ins), which is inside the main Photoshop folder. It should be noted that not all plugins are compatible with all versions of Photoshop and when using the 64-bit version usually also a customized version of the plugin is needed.
In addition, one must select the plugins for its platform, since those for Windows Photoshop do not work together with the Mac version of Photoshop.
The file extension 8LI refers to script plugins with which sequences can be added automatically (eg WebContactSheet.8li) or general script functions (eg ScriptListener.8li). Via 'File-> Automate' you get access to the functions of the installed 8LI files.
To see if a plugin is installed correctly, you can get a list of all installed plugins in the submenu Plugins (Windows: Help, Mac OSX: Photoshop). In addition to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements also has a plug-in interface for 8LI files.
Most often resolving problems with opening 8LI files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support 8LI files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of 8LI files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.
It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate 8LI files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Photoshop applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Photoshop has been installed.
Sometimes problems with opening 8LI files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as: