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Basic information about A12 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension A12（*.A12 or *.a12）, 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 A12 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the A12 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the A12 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support A12 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the A12 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the A12 file?
  • How to open a A12 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a A12 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a A12 file?
  • How to convert A12 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to A12 file format?


1.Detail information about A12 file extension: Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed File Archive (part 14)

File type Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed File Archive (part 14) Category Backup Files
Developer ARJ Software, Inc. File format N/A
Description A12 file is a Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed File Archive (part 14) developed by ARJ Software, Inc.. Full format name of files that use A12 extension is Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 14). ARJ Software, Inc. defined the Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 14) format standard. Files with A12 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. The most popular program for handling A12 files is ARJ32, but users can choose among 5 different programs that support this file format. Software named ARJ32 was created by ARJ Software, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and A12 files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert A12 files

Windows		 7-zip
ARJ
ARJ32
WinRAR
WinZip
ZipZag



Can't open a A12 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.A12”。

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 A12 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support A12 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 A12 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 A12 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a A12 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 A12 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the A12 file is damaged.
  • Whether the A12 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the A12 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the A12 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the A12 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a A12 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a A12 file.

If the A12 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.