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Basic information about OAF file

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

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


1.Detail information about OAF file extension: Microsoft Flight Simulator Texture

File type Microsoft Flight Simulator Texture Category Game Files
Developer Microsoft Studios File format N/A
Description OAF file is a Microsoft Flight Simulator Texture developed by Microsoft Studios. OAF is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Flight Simulator Texture files. Microsoft Studios defined the Microsoft Flight Simulator Texture format standard. Files with OAF extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 is by far the most used program for working with OAF files. On the official website of Microsoft Studios developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2004 software, but also about OAF and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert OAF files

Windows		 Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004



Can't open a OAF 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.OAF”。

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 OAF extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the OAF 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.