TN2 File Extension

What is TN2 file?

TN2 is a file extension commonly associated with Tiny Medium Resolution Image files. Tiny Medium Resolution Image specification was created by Atari. TN2 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. Files with TN2 extension are categorized as Raster Image Files files. The Raster Image Files subset comprises 522 various file formats. The most popular program for handling TN2 files is XnView, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet developer not only will you find detailed information about theXnView software, but also about TN2 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TN2 file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with TN2 files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with TN2 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with TN2 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TN2 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Tiny Medium Resolution Image files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the XnView

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TN2 files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the XnView developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TN2 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download XnView installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update XnView to the latest version

If you already have XnView installed on your systems and TN2 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of XnView installed, it may not support TN2 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using XnView.

Step 3. Assign XnView to TN2 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate TN2 files with latest version of XnView you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the TN2 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the XnView installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open TN2 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with TN2 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select XnView and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with TN2 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the TN2 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TN2 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The TN2 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the TN2 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the TN2 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with TN2 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the TN2 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with TN2 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run XnView

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with TN2 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Tiny Medium Resolution Image files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the TN2 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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