MHA File Extension

What is MHA file?

MHA is a file extension commonly associated with MetaImage Medical Format files. MHA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with MHA extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. Users are advised to use Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit software for managing MHA files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit was created by Kitware, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MHA files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support MHA file extension

Programs that can handle MHA files are as follows. MHA files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/02/2021

How to open file with MHA extension?

Problems with accessing MHA may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with MHA files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with MHA files.

Step 1. Download and install Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MHA files is that no program that can handle MHA files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit or one of the recommended programs (for example, ParaView) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Kitware, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit to the latest version

If you already have Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit installed on your systems and MHA files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit installed, it may not support MHA format. The most recent version of Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open MHA files to Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate MHA files with latest version of Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the MHA file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open MHA files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the MHA file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with MHA extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the MHA for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the MHA file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The MHA may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the MHA file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the MHA file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the MHA file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with MHA extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the MetaImage Medical Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Insight Segmentation and Registration Toolkit

If the systems has insufficient resources to open MHA files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with MetaImage Medical Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MHA files affecting older versions of given software.

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