Basic information about FAL file

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

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


1.Detail information about FAL file extension: Bitmap Graphic Header Information

File type Bitmap Graphic Header Information Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description FAL file is a Bitmap Graphic Header Information. Header file that lists characteristics of a bitmap image in the Q0 format, a Japanese 24-bit RGB image format; often saved along with the Q0 file, which may have a .RGB extension; the FAL file contains the header information, while the RGB file contains the actual image data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FAL files

Windows		 View with a text editor

macOS		 View with a text editor



Can't open a FAL 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.FAL”。

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 FAL extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FAL 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.