Opening an OTA File

The OTA file type is primarily associated with XnView.

OTA	File extension: OTA
	File type:	over-the-air picture

What is an OTA file

OTA files mostly belong to XnView by XnSoft. OTA is the filename extension of over-the-air images used by older Nokia and Siemens mobile phones. These OTA files are usually monochrome 72x28 pixel images saved in binary format or saved as hexadecimal data in a text file. You may view OTA images with programs such as XnView. OTA is also the filename extension of files containing firmware updates of Spartan hunting cameras such as the ATT Blackout. This type of OTA file contains bug fixes and feature updates for the camera's firmware. MIDI-type ringtones used by some Android phones are also stored in OTA files. OTA ringtones can be played with the file viewer on such phones.

How to open OTA files

You need a suitable software like XnView to open an OTA 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 OTA file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a OTA 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 OTA files:

XnView by XnSoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. OTA files are often referred to as XnView raster images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
OSKR (firmware update) by Digital Dream Labs
OSKR is short for Open Source Kit for Robotics. This toolkit consists of consumer grade electronic hardware, APIs, and a development environment for building and/or modifying consumer grade robots. OSKR firmware updates are saved in OTA files. This file format is classified as System.
Spartan Camera (firmware) by Frontier Pursuits
Spartan Camera is the brand name of a series trail cam and hunting cameras such as the ATT Blackout. Spartan Camera firmware updates downloaded from the Internet are stored in OTA files before they are installed via the cameras' setup mode. This file format is classified as System.
X-plore (alert tone) by Lonely Cat Games
X-plore is a double pane file manager that is compatible with most Android devices. It supports Wi-Fi file sharing, encrypted file storage, file hiding, media playback and several other features that aren't available in the standard Android file manager. The media player in X-plore can play OTA ringtones. This file format is classified as Audio.
Xbee 3 (firmware update) by Digi
XBee 3 is a compact, low power, low profile RF module that communicates over Zigbee, DigiMesh, Bluetooth, 802.15.4, and BLE protocols. This module is compatible with various embedded systems and its firmware updates are stored in OTA or OTB files. This file format is classified as System. Related links: Xbee network OTA firmware updates

Technical Data for OTA File Extension

File classification:

Raster Image

Related files:

ozip, oat, zip, 1, jpg, dcx, c4, ras

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: opm.OTABitmap
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OXYGEN\OPM2\opm.exe %1

ProgramID: opm.OTABitmap
EXEFile: Y:\Oxygen\OPM2\\opm.exe %1

ProgramID: ProjectFileType
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SQIRLZ~1\SQIRLZ~1.EXE /dde

ProgramID: opm.OTABitmap
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Oxygen\OPM2\opm_sw.exe

ProgramID: opm.OTABitmap
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OPM\\opm.exe

ProgramID: Nokia.Multimedia
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\MultimediaPlayer.exe

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an ota over-the-air picture is a special file format by XnSoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with OTA files

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