Tips to open HFA file
Can't open the HFA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HFA files as well as a list of programs that support HFA files.
HFA file extension
| File Name |
Erdas Imagine Hierarchical |
| File Developer |
ERDAS, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The HFA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HFA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HFA file on each system platform.
What is HFA file?
The file with the extension HFA is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is ERDAS, Inc.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Erdas Imagine Hierarchical 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 ERDAS IMAGINE. This was created by ERDAS, Inc..
How to open HFA file?
An often recurring problem with Erdas Imagine Hierarchical is that HFA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open HFA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the HFA 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 ERDAS IMAGINE
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ERDAS IMAGINE is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ERDAS IMAGINE into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file HFA.
Programs to open HFA file
Remember to download programs supporting HFA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ERDAS IMAGINE with HFA files
If, despite the installed application, the HFA file does not start in the ERDAS IMAGINE application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ERDAS IMAGINE application as the default for handling the HFA file.
Step 3. Update ERDAS IMAGINE to the latest version
If, however, after binding ERDAS IMAGINE with Erdas Imagine Hierarchical there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the ERDAS, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HFA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The HFA file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the HFA file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the HFA file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected HFA file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the HFA file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 HFA file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ERDAS, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HFA except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the HFA file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the HFA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the HFA file again. However, some background programs may block the HFA file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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