Opening a BGA File

The BGA file type is primarily associated with OS/2.

BGA	File extension: BGA
	File type:	Bitmap Graphic Array

What is a BGA file

BGA files mostly belong to OS/2 by IBM. Use our "Online BGA File Viewer" below to open and view your BGA file directly in your browser.

How to open BGA files

You need a suitable software like OS/2 to open a BGA file. You need a suitable software like OS/2 from IBM to open a BGA 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 BGA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a BGA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online BGA File Viewer

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How to convert BGA files to JPG, PDF, HTML, DOC, ...

You can convert BGA files using our online BGA file viewer (powered by Convert.Guru):

To do this, click the button "Choose your .bga file to view this image" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then click the file format (e.g. PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Your file will be converted and downloaded.

.BGA File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

Because .BGA files can come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: A file from a vintage computing enthusiast is likely an IBM OS/2 Bitmap Graphic Array image, while one from a gamer may be a game data archive.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Graphic magic bytes suggest a legacy image format.
- Readable text implies a configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try legacy viewers like XnView, IrfanView, OS/2 tools, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for BGA File Extension

File classification:

Graphic

Identifier:

Hex: 42 41 28 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 42 4D 1A 00 00 00 4B 00 4B 00, ASCII: BA( BM K K (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

pdf, idk, $$a, adk

Related links:

XnView

Mime type:

application/preview, image/bga

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: GraphicsConverterPro.bga, FileType: OS/2 Warp, AppName: GraphicsConverter-reg
EXEFile: GraphicsConverter.exe

ProgramID: ICPlus, AppName: ImageEditor Plus
EXEFile: ICPlus.exe

ProgramID: XnView.Image
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\XnView\xnview.exe %1

ProgramID: MyViewPad.bga
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\My ViewPad\MyViewPad.exe

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a bga Bitmap Graphic Array is a special file format by IBM and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with BGA files

Associate the BGA file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open bitmap graphic arrays. Because only the current version supports the latest BGA file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the IBM manufacturer website after an available OS/2 update.
To make sure that your BGA file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
Click here to open your .BGA file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.