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Basic information about ERF file

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

There are 6 file types using the ERF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ERF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ERF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ERF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ERF file?
How to open a ERF file?
What programs do I need to open a ERF file?
What programs help to create and edit a ERF file?
How to convert ERF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ERF file format?

1.Detail information about ERF file extension: BioWare Entity Resource File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERF files
File type	BioWare Entity Resource File	Category	Game Files
Developer	BioWare	File format	Binary
Description	ERF file is a BioWare Entity Resource File developed by BioWare. Game archive used by the BioWare's game engine technologies, such as the Aurora Engine, Eclipse Engine, and the Odyssey Engine; may contain various types of data for a game, including models, textures, animations, audio, and game levels; used for packaging original game content as well as for creating modifications and add-ons to the game.
Windows	Electronic Arts Dragon Age: Origins BioWare Dragon Age Toolset ERF/RIM Editor

2.Detail information about ERF file extension: Epson RAW File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERF files
File type	Epson RAW File	Category	Camera Raw Files
Developer	Epson	File format	Binary
Description	ERF file is a Epson RAW File developed by Epson.
Windows	Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Microsoft Windows Photos ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 Epson PhotoRAW
macOS	Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 MacPhun ColorStrokes
Android	File Viewer for Android Adobe Photoshop Express
iOS	Adobe Photoshop Express

3.Detail information about ERF file extension: Active Media Eclipse Resource File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERF files
File type	Active Media Eclipse Resource File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ERF file is a Active Media Eclipse Resource File.
Windows	Adobe DNG Converter Eclipse
macOS	Eclipse for Mac
Linux	Eclipse for Linux

4.Detail information about ERF file extension: SGML Visual DTD Entity Reference File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERF files
File type	SGML Visual DTD Entity Reference File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ERF file is a SGML Visual DTD Entity Reference File.

5.Detail information about ERF file extension: Dragon Age Origins Game File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERF files
File type	Dragon Age Origins Game File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ERF file is a Dragon Age Origins Game File.
Windows	Dragon UnPACKer Dragon Age: Origins

6.Detail information about ERF file extension: Endace ERF Trace File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ERF files
File type	Endace ERF Trace File	Category	Data Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	ERF file is a Endace ERF Trace File.
Windows	Wireshark

Can't open a ERF 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.ERF”。

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 ERF extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the ERF 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.