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Basic information about GLA file

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

There are 2 file types using the GLA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the GLA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support GLA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the GLA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the GLA file?
  • How to open a GLA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a GLA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a GLA file?
  • How to convert GLA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to GLA file format?


1.Detail information about GLA file extension: Ghoul 2 Animation File

File type Ghoul 2 Animation File Category Game Files
Developer Raven Software File format N/A
Description GLA file is a Ghoul 2 Animation File developed by Raven Software. Animation file used by games such as Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy; contains skeleton information of the model and keyframe data to animate the .GLM model file; referenced by the game for movements of characters like walking, talking, or standing.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GLA files

Windows		 Blender
Raven Software Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

macOS		 Blender
Raven Software Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy

Linux		 Blender


2.Detail information about GLA file extension: Sothink SWF Easy Project File

File type Sothink SWF Easy Project File Category Data Files
Developer SourceTec Software File format Binary
Description GLA file is a Sothink SWF Easy Project File developed by SourceTec Software.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert GLA files

Windows		 SourceTec Sothink SWF Easy



Can't open a GLA 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.GLA”。

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 GLA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the GLA 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.