TAP File

What are TAP files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a TAP file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a TAP file?

TAP files have multiple uses, and C16 Tape Image Format is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

C16 Tape Image Format

We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

How to open TAP files

Important: Different programs may use files with the TAP file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your TAP file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different TAP openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: December 8, 2022

All known file formats using extension .TAP

While C16 Tape Image Format is a popular type of TAP-file, we know of 14 different uses of the .TAP file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

C64 Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is C64 Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

EP128Emu Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is EP128Emu Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Jupiter Ace Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is Jupiter Ace Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

KC85 Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is KC85 Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

MAME TACO Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is MAME TACO Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Microbee Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is Microbee Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Oric Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is Oric Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

REAL Numbers Tape

We know that one TAP format is REAL Numbers Tape. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TAP (Tencent) Bitmap

We know that one TAP format is TAP (Tencent) Bitmap. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

TePee Animator Project

We know that one TAP format is TePee Animator Project. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

UBee512 Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is UBee512 Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Warajevo Tape Image Format

We know that one TAP format is Warajevo Tape Image Format. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

ZX Spectrum Tape Image

We know that one TAP format is ZX Spectrum Tape Image. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of TAP files. Remember, different programs may use TAP files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

Help us help others

File.org helps thousands of users every day, and we would love to hear from you if you have additional information about TAP file formats, example files, or compatible programs. Please use the links below or email us at submit@file.org to discuss further.