Basic information about RGBA file

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

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


1.Detail information about RGBA file extension: RGB Bitmap

File type RGB Bitmap Category Raster Image Files
Developer SGI File format N/A
Description RGBA file is a RGB Bitmap developed by SGI. An RGBA file is a color bitmap image format created by Silicon Graphics (SGI). It is similar to the .RGB file as it supports color RGB channels with an alpha channel.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert RGBA files

Windows		 File Viewer Plus
XnViewMP
ImageMagick

macOS		 XnViewMP
ImageMagick

Linux		 ImageMagick



Can't open a RGBA 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.RGBA”。

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 RGBA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the RGBA 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.