File Extension Database

Open GBA File

A file with the GBA extension, according to its acronym, is used as a Game Boy Advance ROM file, making it an exact copy of a Game Boy Advance video game.

GBA files are specifically used to play with an emulator on a PC, it is a copy of the read-only memory chip in the console, therefore it is considered a backup file.

As a technical comment, GBA files are copies of ROM chip bank binary dumps installed in actual cartridges.

This GBA extension is not unique, that is, Game Boy Advance games can use other extensions such as GB or AGB, however, its working principle is the same as GBA files.

In legal terms, using GBA game images is controversial, as it would be infringing copyright, since they are binary copies of a product owned by Nintendo, however, a number of pirated GBA games are still accessible to the public on Internet.

How Can I Open GBA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open GBA file is to find a GBA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GBA file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open GBA file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as GBA file opener then try to search online for "GBA viewer", "application to open GBA file" or "open GBA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open GBA file

How Can I Open GBA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a GBA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a GBA file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with GBA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as GBA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open GBA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open GBA file then try to search for "GBA viewer", "application to open GBA file" or "read GBA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read GBA file

How Can I Open GBA File on Android

If you downloaded a GBA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded GBA file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "GBA".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "GBA viewer", "GBA file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open GBA File on iPhone or iPad

To open GBA File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the GBA file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "GBA". This way you can find apps which can open GBA files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "GBA viewer" or "GBA file" online in your favorite search engine.