Tips to open RLA file
Can't open the RLA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RLA files as well as a list of programs that support RLA files.
RLA file extension
| File Name |
Alias/Wavefront Bitmap Image |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The RLA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RLA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RLA file on each system platform.
What is RLA file?
The file in the RLA format belongs to the Graphic Files category. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. Alias/Wavefront Bitmap Image 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 Windows. It is recommended to use XnView to handle this file. This is a program created by Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The XnConvert programs will also handle the file when the XnView program does not fulfill its role.
How to open RLA file?
An often recurring problem with Alias/Wavefront Bitmap Image is that RLA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open RLA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RLA 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the XnView program installed. This can be achieved by typing XnView into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support RLA files.
Programs to open RLA file
Remember to download programs supporting RLA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of XnView with RLA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RLA file still does not use the XnView program, it means no association. 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 RLA file with the XnView program.
Step 3. Update XnView to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the XnView program, it is possible that Alias/Wavefront Bitmap Image requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RLA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the RLA file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our RLA file. Sometimes virus-infected RLA 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 RLA files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged RLA files. 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.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RLA 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the RLA file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the RLA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RLA to close. 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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