RGBA File Extension

What is RGBA file?

Full format name of files that use RGBA extension is Silicon Graphics Image Format. RGBA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. RGBA file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. Users are advised to use Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects software for managing RGBA files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. In order to find more detailed information on the software and RGBA files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support RGBA file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support RGBA files. Files with RGBA suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with RGBA extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening RGBA files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with RGBA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports RGBA files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects or different compatible program, such as XnView. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects and update if needed

If the problems with opening RGBA files still occur even after installing Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why RGBA files are not compatible with Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects.

Step 3. Set the default application to open RGBA files to Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects

If you have the latest version of Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage RGBA on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the RGBA with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open RGBA files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected RGBA file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with RGBA extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the RGBA is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper RGBA file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the RGBA in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the RGBA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the RGBA file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. RGBA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the RGBA file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with RGBA extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Silicon Graphics Image Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Mocha for Adobe After Effects

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support RGBA files. Close all running programs and try opening the RGBA file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Silicon Graphics Image Format file. It may be the case that the RGBA files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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