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Basic information about JAP file

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

There are 3 file types using the JAP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the JAP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support JAP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the JAP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the JAP file?
  • How to open a JAP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a JAP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a JAP file?
  • How to convert JAP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to JAP file format?


1.Detail information about JAP file extension: jAlbum Project Settings File

File type jAlbum Project Settings File Category Settings Files
Developer jAlbum File format N/A
Description JAP file is a jAlbum Project Settings File developed by jAlbum. A JAP file is a project settings file created by jAlbum, a program used to create and manage photo galleries. It contains settings for a jAlbum album, which include the style, type of skin, skin font, and skin text color of the album.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JAP files

Windows		 jAlbum

macOS		 jAlbum


2.Detail information about JAP file extension: Nonogram Puzzle File

File type Nonogram Puzzle File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description JAP file is a Nonogram Puzzle File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JAP files

Windows		 QNonograms

Linux		 QNonograms


3.Detail information about JAP file extension: Japanese Nintendo 64 Game ROM

File type Japanese Nintendo 64 Game ROM Category Game Files
Developer Nintendo File format Binary
Description JAP file is a Japanese Nintendo 64 Game ROM developed by Nintendo.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert JAP files

Windows		 Project64
Daedalus



Can't open a JAP 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.JAP”。

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 JAP extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the JAP 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.