File Extension Database

Open STA File

STA files have various uses, namely below:

MAME Saved State File

In this application, the STA file is created by an arcade game emulation program called MAME.

Said STA file contains a "frozen" state of the emulated arcade machine at a certain point in the game.

Also, the STA file is used to save and load games.

Saved STA files differ from game saves in the game, which only store the current progress in the game, not the full state of the game running on the machine.

Adobe Photoshop Match Color Image Statistics File

In this section, STA files are the data file type used by Adobe Photoshop, an application primarily used for editing raster graphics.

Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor distributed by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS.

The STA file stores the values used to calculate a color match and adjust an image, and can be used to match colors between multiple images, layers, or selections.

ABAQUS Status File

In this use, the STA file stores the status of the increment summaries written by ABAQUS using the parsing option.

ABAQUS is a data analysis program used for finite element analysis, applied to the calculation of static and dynamic stresses, heat transfer and thermal stress, mass diffusion and analysis of fracture mechanics, and is developed by Dassault Systemes.

Software to open a STA file

Due to the diversity between formats related to the STA extension, you must first make sure of the type of format, and then have one of the following software packages:

Typical STA application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)\Photoshop.exe" "%1"

Frequently used application names to open STA files:

Adobe - Adobe Photoshop CS4 (64 Bit)

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Photoshop.STAFile.11

How Can I Open STA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open STA file is to find a STA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a STA 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 STA 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 STA file opener then try to search online for "STA viewer", "application to open STA file" or "open STA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open STA file

How Can I Open STA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a STA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a STA 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 STA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as STA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open STA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open STA file then try to search for "STA viewer", "application to open STA file" or "read STA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read STA file

How Can I Open STA File on Android

If you downloaded a STA 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 STA 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 "STA".
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 "STA viewer", "STA 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 STA File on iPhone or iPad

To open STA 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 STA 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 "STA". This way you can find apps which can open STA 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 "STA viewer" or "STA file" online in your favorite search engine.

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