Opening a ~ File

The ~ file type is primarily associated with Various.

~	File extension: ~
	File type:	temporary backup file

What is a ~ file

~ files mostly belong to Various. ~ files are files marked with a tilde at the end of their name. They work as temporary backup copies created automatically by programs to hold an earlier version of a file.
Often, these files come from different programs and hold different file formats. For example:

EXE backup: Some are created during program updates and may contain Windows executable content. See more on Rich Text Format details.

Compressed archive: Others use a ZIP format, often by archiving tools like WinZip, to store a backup copy.

Video file: Some appear as an incomplete MP4 file from media tools like VLC Media Player.

Image backup: Files might also serve as backups of JPEG images from photo editing software.

Document backup: A few are temporary versions of PDF documents.

FilExt.com tips: This file type is not a single format but a label used by several applications to keep data safe until a proper save is made or to allow recovery after a crash. To view such a file, check its properties and try renaming it to the expected extension (like .zip, .jpg, or .pdf) so that the proper program can open it. Use a file manager or a hex editor to inspect its header if needed.

How to open a ~ file

You need a suitable software like Various to open a ~ file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your ~ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ~ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online ~ Text Viewer

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Programs that open and convert ~ files:

Various
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. ~ files are often referred to as Various backups because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Temporary File
Sometimes you'll see a tilde file on your Desktop after making an address change in Outlook Express. See the FAQ in the associate links for solutions. The Mime types used with this association are: application/x-trash. Related links: A File Named ~ on Your Desktop

Technical Data for ~ File Extension

File classification:

Backup

Related files:

tmp, dov, &&&, ~_~, exe, zip, mp4, jpg, pdf, bak

Related links:

A File Named ~ on Your Desktop

Mime type:

application/x-trash

a ~ temporary backup file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ~ files

Associate the ~ file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open temporary backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest ~ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available Various update.
To make sure that your ~ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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