Tips to open AMA file
Can't open the AMA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AMA files as well as a list of programs that support AMA files.
AMA file extension
| File Name |
ArcGIS ArcMap |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The AMA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AMA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AMA file on each system platform.
What is AMA file?
The AMA file has been categorized as Graphic Files. The creator of this file is Esri. Additionally, the Graphic Files category contains 524 of other files. ArcGIS ArcMap is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is ArcGIS Desktop. This was created by Esri. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the AMA file. The ArcReader programs will also handle the file when the ArcGIS Desktop program does not fulfill its role.
How to open AMA file?
The main problem with ArcGIS ArcMap is that the AMA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AMA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AMA file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install ArcGIS Desktop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcGIS Desktop is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ArcGIS Desktop in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AMA files.
Programs to open AMA file
Remember to download programs supporting AMA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with AMA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AMA file to open in the ArcGIS Desktop application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AMA file with the ArcGIS Desktop application.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcGIS Desktop program with the ArcGIS ArcMap file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Esri website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AMA file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the AMA file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AMA file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AMA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of AMA file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair AMA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Esri help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted AMA files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move AMA to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the AMA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the AMA file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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