File extension XTF
| File type | EXtended Triton Format |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a XTF file?
XTF filename extension is associated with hydrographic survey software compatible with sonar devices. XTF format was developed by Triton Imaging, Inc.
XTF files store results of hydrographic surveys conducted with sonars. Such files offer superb dynamic range and image quality. XTF is an image format, and is considered obsolete by current standards.
Program(s) that can open the .XTF file
Windows
How to open XTF files
If you cannot open the XTF 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 XTF 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 XTF file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the XTF format files
The inability to open and operate the XTF 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 EXtended Triton Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a XTF file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the XTF file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the XTF from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the XTF format
- The XTF 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 XTF file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a XTF file are out of date.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 XTF file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the XTF file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the XTF file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 02/04/2022
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.XTF) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected XTF 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 XTF 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. XTF) 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.