Basic information about 256 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension 256（*.256 or *.256）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the 256 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the 256 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the 256 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support 256 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the 256 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the 256 file?
  • How to open a 256 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a 256 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a 256 file?
  • How to convert 256 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to 256 file format?


1.Detail information about 256 file extension: Descent 2 Color Palette File

File type Descent 2 Color Palette File Category Settings Files
Developer Interplay File format Binary
Description 256 file is a Descent 2 Color Palette File developed by Interplay. File used by Descent 2, a first person shooter game where players battle as ships in outer space; contains a color palette with RGB values; describes colors used by .PIG texture files.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert 256 files

Windows		 Interplay Descent 2
256ED

macOS		 Interplay Descent 2



Can't open a 256 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.256”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the 256 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support 256 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of 256 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a 256 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a 256 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a 256 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the 256 file is damaged.
  • Whether the 256 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the 256 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the 256 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the 256 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a 256 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a 256 file.

If the 256 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.