TAP File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a TAP file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .TAP files.
What is a TAP file?
A .TAP file is a C16 Tape image format file. Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is C16 Tape image format. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
How to open TAP files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension TAP for different purposes.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
Other file formats using extension .TAP
While C16 Tape image format is a popular type of TAP-file, we know of 12 different uses of the .TAP extension.
The TAP file extension indicates to your device which app can open the file. However, different apps may use the same file extension for different types of data. So a TAP opener may not be able to open all kinds of TAP files. In this case, look through all formats to make sure you find the best suited TAP viewer.
C64 Tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is C64 Tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
EP128Emu tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is EP128Emu tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
Jupiter Ace Tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is Jupiter Ace Tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
KC85 Tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is KC85 Tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
MAME TACO tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is MAME TACO tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
Microbee tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is Microbee tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
Oric Tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is Oric Tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
TAP (Tencent) bitmap
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is TAP (Tencent) bitmap. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
uBee512 tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is uBee512 tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
Warajevo Tape image format
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is Warajevo Tape image format. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
ZX Spectrum Tape image
Through our analysis of TAP files, we know that one use of the format is ZX Spectrum Tape image. We have not yet described in detail what these files contain and what they are used for, but our team is working tiredlessly through thousands of file formats. We'd love hearing from you if you have information about the format.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 10 different TAP openers which you will find listed below.
Various viewers for this file format
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.
 | WinDS PRO Apps | User submitted |
 | Embird | User submitted |
 | MyEditor Application | User submitted |
 | BobCAD CAM | User submitted |
 | C64 Forever | User submitted |
 | Spectaculator ZX Spectrum Emulator | User submitted |
 | T-Shirt Factory Deluxe | User submitted |
 | RecPlay | User submitted |
 | Wings xp | User submitted |
 | T-Shirt Factory | User submitted |
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