ALIAS File Extension

What is ALIAS file?

Full format name of files that use ALIAS extension is Alias Image. ALIAS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with ALIAS extension are categorized as Graphic Files files. The Graphic Files subset comprises 524 various file formats. The most popular software that supports ALIAS files is XnView. XnView software was developed by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet, and on its official website you may find more information about ALIAS files or the XnView software program.

Programs which support ALIAS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ALIAS files. ALIAS 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 ALIAS extension?

Being unable to open files with ALIAS extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with ALIAS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with ALIAS files.

Step 1. Download and install XnView

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening ALIAS files is that no program that can handle ALIAS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the XnView developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ALIAS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download XnView installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update XnView to the latest version

If the problems with opening ALIAS files still occur even after installing XnView, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of XnView is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that XnView cannot handle files with ALIAS may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of XnView is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Alias Image files with XnView

After installing XnView (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ALIAS files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the ALIAS with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the XnView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ALIAS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected ALIAS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ALIAS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the ALIAS is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ALIAS file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

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

2. Ensure the file with ALIAS extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic ALIAS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the ALIAS 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.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Alias Image file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle XnView

If the systems has insufficient resources to open ALIAS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Alias Image files. It may be the case that the ALIAS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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