How to open .a file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .a file. The full name of the file is Static Library. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.

.a file extension (Static Library)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Developer Files N/A Static Library
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Programs using this file extension: .a
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2012
  • Microsoft Notepad
  • gVim
  • Other text editor
MAC OS
MAC
  • GNU project C and C++ compiler (GCC)
  • Apple TextEdit
  • Bare Bones BBEdit
  • MacVim
  • Other text editor
Linux
Linux
  • GNU project C and C++ compiler (GCC)
  • Sun Studio C/C++ Compiler
  • Vi
  • GNU Emacs
  • Other text editor


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