NOP File Extension

What is NOP file?

Full format name of files that use NOP extension is Nokia Smart Shoot RAW Photo. Nokia Corporation defined the Nokia Smart Shoot RAW Photo format standard. Files with NOP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows Phone platform. NOP file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The software recommended for managing NOP files is Smart Shoot. On the official website of Nokia Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theSmart Shoot software, but also about NOP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support NOP file extension

The following listing features NOP-compatible programs. NOP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with NOP extension?

Problems with accessing NOP may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Nokia Smart Shoot RAW Photo files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Smart Shoot

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NOP files is that no program that can handle NOP files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Smart Shoot developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Smart Shoot installed is by going to developer’s website (Nokia Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Smart Shoot

If the problems with opening NOP files still occur even after installing Smart Shoot, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Smart Shoot is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Smart Shoot installed, it may not support NOP format. The most recent version of Smart Shoot is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Nokia Smart Shoot RAW Photo files with Smart Shoot

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate NOP files with latest version of Smart Shoot you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the NOP file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Smart Shoot is installed, check the Always use this app to open NOP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the NOP file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Smart Shoot and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with NOP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the NOP file is complete and free of errors

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 NOP file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the NOP file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the NOP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the NOP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the NOP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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. If the NOP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Smart Shoot

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Nokia Smart Shoot RAW Photo files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NOP files affecting older versions of given software.

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