File extension VDA
| File type | Truevision Targa Bitmap Image |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a VDA file?
VDA files are used to store graphics in the form of bitmaps. Data in VDA files are saved using the TARGA format, which was developed by Truevision. Originally, this format was used for TARGA and VISTA graphics cards. These devices were the first to support the high color and true color standards. The resolution of files of this format was characteristic of the NTSC and PAL standards. VDA files can store a maximum of 32 bits of memory for each pixel of an image.
The TARGA standard was taken over by Pinnacle Systems, and most files of this format have the TGA extension.
Program(s) that can open the .VDA file
Mac OS
How to open VDA files
If you cannot open the VDA file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports VDA among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the VDA file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VDA format files
The inability to open and operate the VDA file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Truevision Targa Bitmap Image file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VDA file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VDA file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VDA from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VDA format
- The VDA file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the VDA file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VDA file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the VDA file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VDA file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VDA file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 12/08/2021
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VDA) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VDA file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the VDA file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. VDA) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.