Opening an HFA File

The HFA file type is primarily associated with ERDAS IMAGINE.

HFA	File extension: HFA
	File type:	Hierarchical File Architecture

What is an HFA file?

HFA files mostly belong to ERDAS IMAGINE by Leica Geosystems , LLC. ERDAS IMAGINE is a broad collection of software tools designed specifically to process imagery. The .HFA file maintains an object-oriented representation of data in an ERDAS IMAGINE disk file through use of a tree structure.

How do you open HFA files?

You need a suitable software like ERDAS IMAGINE to open an HFA file. You need a suitable software like ERDAS IMAGINE from Leica Geosystems , LLC to open an HFA 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 HFA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a HFA file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .HFA File? Try These Steps

Because .HFA files can originate from various specialized programs, they aren't universally openable by standard software.

Identify the Source: If received from a GIS analyst or remote sensing workflow, it is likely a Hierarchical File Architecture raster image.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect its first bytes:
- EHFA_HEADER_TAG indicates an ERDAS IMAGINE raster file.
- PK suggests a standard ZIP archive.
- Readable XML implies a configuration file.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try ERDAS IMAGINE (by Leica Geosystems, LLC), QGIS, or ArcGIS, or ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .HFA file into our viewer to detect its format, extract metadata, and preview contents.

Technical Data for HFA File Extension

Identifier:

Hex: 45 48 46 41 5F 48 45 41 44 45 52 5F 54 41 47, ASCII: EHFA_HEADER_TAG (provided by TrID database)

Related files:

img, rrd, aux, blk, tif, lan, gis

Mime type:

application/x-erdas-hfa

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: Paper.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ScanSoft\PaperPort\PPPAGEVW.EXE %1

an hfa Hierarchical File Architecture is a special file format by Leica Geosystems , LLC and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with HFA files

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