Basic information about FACE file

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

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


1.Detail information about FACE file extension: FACE Graphic File

File type FACE Graphic File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description FACE file is a FACE Graphic File. Usenix FaceServer bitmap image created on Unix-based operating systems; may be viewed with XnView; can also be converted to a .SGI or .RGB file on SGI's older Unix-based IRIX operating system using the fromface utility.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FACE files

Windows		 XnViewMP
Newera Graphics Converter Pro

macOS		 XnViewMP

Linux		 XnViewMP
fromface



Can't open a FACE 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.FACE”。

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 FACE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the FACE 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.