The Four Best Ways to Open GFA Files

The first way you should always try to open file extension GFA is to double-click it, but when that doesn’t work, there are a few other things you can try. There are lots of programs that can open different file extensions, and there are some simple ways you can tell which one to use.

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Pick the Right Program

Start by choosing the right program to open your GFA file. A few of the most common programs used to open GFA files are listed below. One of them should be able to open your GFA file.

  • Bitmap Graphic
  • GFA-BASIC 32 ATARI Tokenized Source Ver. 2.x
  • GFA-BASIC MS-DOS Tokenized Source
  • GFA-BASIC 32 ATARI Tokenized Source Ver. 2.x (GFA Software Technologies)

Note the File Type

Other programs may be able to open your GFA file, depending on the type of file it is. You can find the file type listed in the file’s properties. On a Windows PC, right-click the file, click "Properties", then look under “Type of File.” On a Mac computer, right-click the file, click “More Info,” then look under “Kind”.

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Tip: If it’s the GFA file extension, it probably falls under the Uncommon Files type, so any program used for Uncommon Files should open your GFA file.

Ask the Developer

Contacting the software developer is another easy way to get help opening a GFA file. You can find the developers for the most common programs used to open GFA files in the list below.

Software Developer
Bitmap Graphic Unknown
GFA-BASIC 32 ATARI Tokenized Source Ver. 2.x GFA Software Technologies
GFA-BASIC MS-DOS Tokenized Source GFA Software Technologies
GFA-BASIC 32 ATARI Tokenized Source Ver. 2.x (GFA Software Technologies) Protected

Use a Universal File Viewer

When all else fails, a universal file viewer is the best way to open a GFA file. Programs like File Magic (Download) can open many different types of files, depending on the format. Although, some files may not be compatible with these programs. If your GFA file isn’t compatible, it will only open in binary format.


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