All about MFA Files

The MFA file type is primarily associated with Games Factory.

MFAFile Extension MFA
File extension: MFA
File type:  source code file

What is an MFA file?

MFA files mostly belong to Games Factory by Clickteam. MFA stands for Multimedia Fusion Application file. MFA file is developer files associated with the Clickteam Fusion application.

  • Main Use: Clickteam Fusion is an app-creating software used by developers to create games and other software. MFA files consist of the source code for a video game/software developed with Fusion. All Fusion applications are saved in the MFA file format. Developers generally save several applications or various versions of the same application/game in the form of MFW Clickteam Fusion project files. The MFW files as such don't possess source code-related information but they do contain references to each of the individual MFA files. MFA files can be opened using Cickteam Fusion software in Windows PC by opening the program, selecting File → Open and navigating to the MFA file and clicking OK.
  • Other Uses: MFA file format is also used to store data files created using the MobileFrame Desktop application. MobileFrame Desktop is a program used in managing the deployment of MobileFrame mobile applications. The MFA files consist of applications exported from the MobileFrame system and are utilized in importing applications into other MobileFrame environments.

How do you open MFA files?

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

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Programs that open and convert MFA files:

  1. Games Factory by Clickteam
    See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MFA files are often referred to as Games Factory developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
  2. Site Server (report definition file) by Microsoft
    Site Server is a web server management software developed by Microsoft. The MFA file extension was used by files containing report definitions. The use of this format is now obsolete. This file format is classified as Page Layout. Related links: Wikipedia page, Microsoft Site Server news

MFA file format:

Each file has a definite file format, that is, how the stored data is arranged in the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. Frequently, however, one file extension is used by different programs for different file formats, and one file format for different file extensions. Exact knowledge of the format is therefore important in order to solve problems occurring in files. In the following you will find our evaluation of the MFA files:

The MFA file type is a very commonly used file extension and includes different formats for the applicable programs. However, the following two file formats are common:

All other MFA files (20%) have different formats, often, for example, JetDB and shell script. These files sometimes refer to plus, application, opensource, source, prophecy or game. You can get all the details of your MFA file by dragging it onto this page or by clicking the button "Choose your .mfa file to analyze" above.

Technical Data for MFA File Extension

File classification:
Developer
Related files:

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: MMF2.Document
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MULTIM~1\MMF2.exe


an mfa source code file is a special file format by Clickteam and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MFA files

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