File Extension Library


.2DA File Extension

  • Developer by: BioWare
  • Category: Game Files

What are .2DA files and how to open them?

Can't open .2DA file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .2DA file.

What is a .2DA file extension?

.2DA file extension is created by BioWare. .2DA has been classified as Game Files.

.2DA is BioWare Aurora engine 2-dimensional array

The 2da file extension is associated with the BioWare video gaming engines known as Infinity and Aurora.

A 2da file is a plain-text file that describes a 2-dimensional array of data.

In BioWare's games, 2da files serve many purposes, and are often crucial to the proper functioning of the game and tools. They describe many aspects of the rules and game engine. Although 2da files are plain text files, they are structured according to a set of rules that must be followed in order for the game and tools to read them correctly.


How to open:

Use any text editor to view content of *.2da files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .2da file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .2DA files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .2DA files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .2DA file format
  2. You need to check the .2DA file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)