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Basic information about TAP file

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

There are 5 file types using the TAP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the TAP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support TAP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the TAP file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about TAP file extension: ZX Spectrum Tape Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAP files
File type	ZX Spectrum Tape Image	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	TAP file is a ZX Spectrum Tape Image. File extension tap is used for a special tape file for a ZX Spectrum emulator by G.A. Lunter. The tap file contains blocks of tape-saved data. All blocks start with two bytes specifying how many bytes will follow (not counting the two length bytes). Then raw tape data follows, including the flag and checksum bytes. The checksum is the bitwise XOR of all bytes including the flag byte. TAP format was used for some C64 tape images as well.
Windows	C64 Forever VICE CCS64
Linux	XZX-Pro

2.Detail information about TAP file extension: Commodore 64 Cassette Tape Image

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAP files
File type	Commodore 64 Cassette Tape Image	Category	Disk Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	TAP file is a Commodore 64 Cassette Tape Image.
Windows	Fuse CCS C64 Forever Spectrum 128K UnrealSpeccy Zephyr UKV
macOS	Fuse Power64 VICE
Linux	Fuse

3.Detail information about TAP file extension: Tap Tap Revenge Tap File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAP files
File type	Tap Tap Revenge Tap File	Category	Game Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	TAP file is a Tap Tap Revenge Tap File.
Windows	Tap Maker TapCreator Transfer to an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch
macOS	Tap Maker Transfer to an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch

4.Detail information about TAP file extension: Happy Embroidery Design

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAP files
File type	Happy Embroidery Design	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	TAP file is a Happy Embroidery Design.
Windows	Embird Embroidery Software Wilcom DecoStudio Wilcom DecoStudio QuiltCAD
macOS	Convert It, Mac

5.Detail information about TAP file extension: Geopath Editor File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert TAP files
File type	Geopath Editor File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	TAP file is a Geopath Editor File.
Windows	Geopath

How to convert TAP files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for TAP files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve TAP to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to TAP file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to TAP file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to TAP conversion, you may use the option.

DXF to TAP	SVG to TAP	ART to TAP	DST to TAP
DAT to TAP

Can't open a TAP 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.TAP”。

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 TAP extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the TAP 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.