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Basic information about UFO file

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

There are 5 file types using the UFO file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the UFO file with their brief description and a list of programs that support UFO file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the UFO file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the UFO file?
  • How to open a UFO file?
  • What programs do I need to open a UFO file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a UFO file?
  • How to convert UFO files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to UFO file format?


1.Detail information about UFO file extension: Unified Font Object File

File type Unified Font Object File Category Font Files
Developer Tal Leming, Justin van Rossum, and Erik van Blokla File format XML
Description UFO file is a Unified Font Object File developed by Tal Leming, Justin van Rossum, and Erik van Blokla. A UFO file is a file saved in the Unified Font Object (UFO) format. It contains data about a font, which includes the format version, creator, glyph layers, kerning information, images, and metadata.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UFO files

Windows		 FontForge

macOS		 Glyphs
FontForge
RoboFont

Linux		 FontForge


2.Detail information about UFO file extension: Ulead File Object

File type Ulead File Object Category Raster Image Files
Developer Ulead File format Binary
Description UFO file is a Ulead File Object developed by Ulead.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UFO files

Windows		 Corel PhotoImpact X3
Ulead Photo Explorer
Binary Soft UniView
VideoStudio


3.Detail information about UFO file extension: SATURN Suite File

File type SATURN Suite File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description UFO file is a SATURN Suite File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UFO files

Windows		 SATURN Suite


4.Detail information about UFO file extension: Ellisys Visual USB Data File

File type Ellisys Visual USB Data File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description UFO file is a Ellisys Visual USB Data File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UFO files

Windows		 Visual USB


5.Detail information about UFO file extension: Total Annihilation Third-party Unit File

File type Total Annihilation Third-party Unit File Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description UFO file is a Total Annihilation Third-party Unit File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert UFO files

Windows		 Dragon UnPACKer
Total Annihilation



Can't open a UFO 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.UFO”。

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 UFO extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the UFO 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.