Tips to open OBF file
Can't open the OBF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OBF files as well as a list of programs that support OBF files.
OBF file extension
| File Name |
OsmAnd Offline GPS Vector Maps |
| File Developer |
OsmAnd Development Project |
| File Category |
GIS Files |
The OBF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OBF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OBF file on each system platform.
What is OBF file?
The file with the extension OBF is the GIS Files file type. The author of this format is OsmAnd Development Project. Additionally, the GIS Files category contains 255 of other files. OsmAnd Offline GPS Vector Maps appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android. The main program that supports this format is OsmAnd. This was created by OsmAnd Development Project.
How to open OBF file?
The most common problem when using OsmAnd Offline GPS Vector Maps is that a specific OBF is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open OBF, 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 OBF 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 OsmAnd
The first step is to check if the computer has the OsmAnd program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name OsmAnd 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 OBF files.
Programs to open OBF file
Remember to download programs supporting OBF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of OsmAnd with OBF files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OBF file to open in the OsmAnd application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the OBF file with the OsmAnd program.
Step 3. Update OsmAnd to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the OsmAnd program, it is possible that OsmAnd Offline GPS Vector Maps requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the OsmAnd Development Project website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the OBF 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OBF file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our OBF file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover OBF files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of OBF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged OBF files. You can restore the file from a backup or use OsmAnd Development Project help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OBF 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 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. It is best to move OBF to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the OBF file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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