How to open ALPHA files
Did your computer fail to open an ALPHA file? We explain what ALPHA files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your ALPHA files.
What is an ALPHA file?
The ALPHA file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different programs may use the ALPHA file type for different types of data.
While we do not yet describe the ALPHA file format and its common uses, we do know which programs are known to open these files, as we receive dozens of suggestions from users like yourself every day about specific file types and which programs they use to open them.
We are continually working on adding more file type descriptions to the site, so if you have information about ALPHA files that you think will help others, please use the Update Info link below to submit it to us - we'd love to hear from you!
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Various ALPHA openers
These apps are known to open certain types of ALPHA files. Since many different programs may use ALPHA files for different purposes, you may need to try a few of the apps to open your specific ALPHA file.
![]() | GIMP | User submitted |
![]() | PuzzOrient Express | User submitted |
![]() | PuzzOrient-Express | User submitted |
Try a universal file viewer
Try a universal file viewer like Free File Viewer. It can open over 200 different types of files - and most likely yours too. Download Free File Viewer here.