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Basic information about ORA file

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

There are 2 file types using the ORA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ORA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ORA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ORA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ORA file?
  • How to open a ORA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ORA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ORA file?
  • How to convert ORA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ORA file format?


1.Detail information about ORA file extension: Oracle Database Configuration File

File type Oracle Database Configuration File Category Database Files
Developer Oracle File format Text
Description ORA file is a Oracle Database Configuration File developed by Oracle. Text file used by Oracle Database, an enterprise-level relational database management system (RDBMS); contains database configuration parameters; used for storing system-wide defaults and for fine-tuning database performance.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ORA files

Windows		 Oracle Database

Linux		 Oracle Database


2.Detail information about ORA file extension: OpenRaster Image File

File type OpenRaster Image File Category Raster Image Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description ORA file is a OpenRaster Image File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ORA files

Windows		 GIMP
XnViewMP

macOS
 GIMP

Linux		 GIMP
MyPaint
Nathive



Can't open a ORA 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.ORA”。

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 ORA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ORA 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.