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Basic information about A16 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension A16（*.A16 or *.a16）, 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 A16 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the A16 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the A16 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support A16 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the A16 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the A16 file?
  • How to open a A16 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a A16 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a A16 file?
  • How to convert A16 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to A16 file format?


1.Detail information about A16 file extension: Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed File Archive (part 18)

File type Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed File Archive (part 18) Category Backup Files
Developer ARJ Software, Inc. File format N/A
Description A16 file is a Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed File Archive (part 18) developed by ARJ Software, Inc.. A16 is a file extension commonly associated with Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 18) files. Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 18) specification was created by ARJ Software, Inc.. Files with A16 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with A16 extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Users are advised to use ARJ32 software for managing A16 files, although 5 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of ARJ Software, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theARJ32 software, but also about A16 and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert A16 files

Windows		 7-zip
ARJ
ARJ32
WinRAR
WinZip
ZipZag



Can't open a A16 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.A16”。

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 A16 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support A16 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 A16 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 A16 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a A16 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 A16 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the A16 file is damaged.
  • Whether the A16 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the A16 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the A16 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the A16 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a A16 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a A16 file.

If the A16 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.