Tips to open FACE file
Can't open the FACE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FACE files as well as a list of programs that support FACE files.
FACE file extension
The FACE file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FACE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FACE file on each system platform.
What is FACE file?
The file in the FACE format belongs to the Raster Image Files category. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. FACE Graphic Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the FACE file. Converter Pro, fromface will apply when it is not possible to use XnView.
How to open FACE file?
The main problem with FACE Graphic Format is that the FACE file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open FACE, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FACE 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 XnView
In this case, you should first verify that the XnView application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FACE with XnView. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FACE files.
Programs to open FACE file
Remember to download programs supporting FACE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with FACE files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FACE file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the XnView application as the default for handling the FACE file.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
If, however, after binding XnView with FACE Graphic Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FACE file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The FACE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the FACE file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FACE file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected FACE files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FACE files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FACE file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FACE files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move FACE to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FACE file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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