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Basic information about A26 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension A26（*.A26 or *.a26）, 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 A26 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the A26 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the A26 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support A26 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the A26 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the A26 file?
  • How to open a A26 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a A26 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a A26 file?
  • How to convert A26 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to A26 file format?


1.Detail information about A26 file extension: Atari 2600 ROM

File type Atari 2600 ROM Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description A26 file is a Atari 2600 ROM. Game file used by Atari 2600 emulators, which can play Atari 2600 games as if they were run on the original system; stores an exact copy of the original game cartridge; used for playing older Atari games on computers.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert A26 files

Windows		 Stella
z26

macOS		 Stella

Linux		 Stella
z26



Can't open a A26 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.A26”。

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 A26 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support A26 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 A26 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 A26 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a A26 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 A26 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the A26 file is damaged.
  • Whether the A26 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the A26 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the A26 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the A26 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a A26 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a A26 file.

If the A26 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.