Home » Backup Files, A » AFA

Basic information about AFA file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AFA（*.AFA or *.afa）, 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 AFA file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about AFA file extension: Astrotite Compressed Data

File type Astrotite Compressed Data Category Backup Files
Developer Fantiusen Software File format N/A
Description AFA file is a Astrotite Compressed Data developed by Fantiusen Software. AFA filename suffix is mostly used for Astrotite Compressed Data files. Astrotite Compressed Data specification was created by Fantiusen Software. Files with AFA extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with AFA extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The software recommended for managing AFA files is Astrotite. Astrotite software was developed by Fantiusen Software, and on its official website you may find more information about AFA files or the Astrotite software program.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AFA files

Windows		 Astrotite



Can't open a AFA 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.AFA”。

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 AFA extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AFA 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 AFA 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 AFA file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AFA 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 AFA file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the AFA 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.