Opening ~PA Files

The ~PA file type is primarily associated with Delphi.

~PA	File extension: ~PA
	File type:	PAS File Backup

What is a ~PA file

~PA files mostly belong to Delphi by Borland Software Corporation. Use our "Online ~PA Text Viewer" below to analyze your ~PA file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a ~PA file

You need a suitable software like Delphi to open a ~PA file. You need a suitable software like Delphi from Borland Software Corporation to open a ~PA 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 ~PA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a ~PA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online ~PA Text Viewer

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Unable to Open a .~PA File? Quick Solutions:

Because .~PA files can originate from various programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If a developer sent it, it's likely a Delphi PAS File Backup. If found in a coding directory, it suggests a temporary backup.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Readable code (e.g., unit, interface) indicates a Delphi Pascal backup.
- "PK" suggests a zipped archive.
- Garbled text implies a proprietary binary format.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Borland Delphi, Embarcadero RAD Studio, or ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file onto this page to automatically detect its format, extract readable text, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for ~PA File Extension

Related files:

~pas, qr2, dti

a ~pa PAS File Backup is a special file format by Borland Software Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with ~PA files

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