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Basic information about HFO file

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

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


1.Detail information about HFO file extension: Pinnacle Hollywood FX Object

File type Pinnacle Hollywood FX Object Category Misc Files
Developer Avid Technology, Inc. File format N/A
Description HFO file is a Pinnacle Hollywood FX Object developed by Avid Technology, Inc.. HFO filename suffix is mostly used for Pinnacle Hollywood FX Object files. Pinnacle Hollywood FX Object specification was created by Avid Technology, Inc.. Files with HFO extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The software recommended for managing HFO files is Pinnacle Hollywood FX. On the official website of Avid Technology, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thePinnacle Hollywood FX software, but also about HFO and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert HFO files

Windows		 Pinnacle Hollywood FX



Can't open a HFO 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.HFO”。

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 HFO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the HFO 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.